Robert William Howard, 87, most recently from Canton, MA passed away on March 12, 2015.
Husband of Natalie C. (Dray), father of Catherine Giannantonio and her husband Joseph of Ipswich, Cynthia Malone of Mansfield, and Crystal Hallowell and her husband Rikk of Mansfield. Brother of Leslie (Joe) Howard, Millie Gareri, Trudy Millman, Barbara Landolfi, Eileen Landolfi. He is predeceased by his brother Paul Howard and his sister, Dorothy Lamp. Grandfather of Natalie Howard of North Andover, Orion Hallowell and Logan Hallowell of Mansfield. Great-grandfather of Allison and Jack Determan of North Andover. Beloved friend of Marcia Crossman of Canton.
“Bill” Howard, was a retired building inspector with the state of Massachusetts. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a past member of the Wampatuck Country Club in Canton and the Scituate Gun Club.
Visiting hours at the Roache-Pushard Funeral Home 210 Sherman Street, Canton, Monday from 5-8 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment Tuesday 10 AM chapel of Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton.