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1935
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2007
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Jean Howard Obituary
She was born in Grimsby England on March 24, 1935 to Vera May Dobson and Samuel Dobson.
Jean was the life long companion of Richard Fournier who’s undying love for her was shared by all those who’s life she touched. Together they made their home in Rochester.
Jean was a talented crafter, enjoying knitting, sewing and quilting. She enjoyed making her home and was an immaculate house keeper. She worked early in life in the fishing industry and most recently enjoyed working with her customers sharing crafting ideas at Ben Franklin Crafts.
Prayers were said for Jean by friends and family members in churches from Australia, Poland, England and Germany that God would welcome her into his comforting arms this loving and admired wife, mother, grand mother, great grand mother and friend. May the good lord provide her peace and serenity in the kingdom of heaven.
Family includes her daughter and life partner Kathleen Ann Meatey and Mark Keeney of Newmarket N.H., son’s Kevin Howard (deceased), Gary and Lesa Howard of Eagle River Alaska, Kelly Patrick and Iwons Sylwia Howard of Lambsborn, Germany, David John and Patricia Ann Howard of Sickerville, New Jersey, grandchildren: Amy Meattey, William Dillon, Christina Meattey, Kelly Patrick Howard, Olivia Maria Howard, David John Howard 2nd, Jeffery Lee Howard, Adam Carrington Howard, Amber Danielle Gassner, Christopher Josphe Gassner, Trenton Mathew Howard, Karrissa Caitlyn Howard, Trevor Scott Howard, Triston Samuel Howard, Savannah Elizabeth Howard, great Grandchildren: Kayler Taylor Dillon and Victor Adamson Howard, siblings: Sisters, Moureen and Kris Skrokov of Raynella, Australia and Pat and Martin Hubbard of Cleethorpes, England. Brothers, John William Dobson of Grinsby, England and David and Susan Dobson of Derby England.
HOWARD-Jean Mary, 72, of Rochester, died on June 5, 2007 at Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester. A graveside service will be held on Friday June 8, 2007 at 1pm in MT, Calvary Cemetery in Somersworth, NH. To view and sign an online guest book in Jean’s name, please visit www.bernierfuneralhome.com the Bernier Funeral Home 49 South Street, Somersworth has been entrusted with final arrangements
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Memories and Condolences
for Jean Howard
Elly & Ed Daneault
June 18, 2007
Memories of days passed will
always be with us.
Thank you for those memories!
Don Sears
June 14, 2007
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Don and Theresa Sears and family.
Pat Nadeau
June 11, 2007
My deepest thoughts are with the family at this time.Iworked with Jean at Pease and a wonderful person to all she met.Plans kept me from the funeral.
peggy singleton
June 8, 2007
So very sorry to hear about Jean, what a shock just ran into her a month ago and she was shocked that I had MS and had breast cancer.She prayed for me and I will do the same for her. I have know Jean for 32 years she was my first boss at Pease. We have allways kept in touch,will miss her so much,wish I would of heard sooner so I could attend her funeral.
My deepest sympathy
peggy (Adams) Singleton
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Laura Lyons
June 8, 2007
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family. I was saddened when I heard about Jean's passing. I worked with her at Penney's & she was so amazing. Always enjoyed the stories that she would tell about her family.... with such pride & Joy!
Josephine wade
June 8, 2007
our prayers are with you and know you will be missed.Friends bobby goslin, jeanette welch and Jo Wade
Ray & Annaliza Haines
June 8, 2007
Our prayers go out Jean's Family. I have know Jean for almost 30 years. She was always happy and had a great smile on her face. The last time I was back east I saw her at work, and we had to see her at her house.God bless You Jean
Betty Klucik
June 7, 2007
My prayers go out to Richard and all the family at the loss of a wonderful womn like Jean. She was my friend and I shall miss her.
Karen Longcrier
June 7, 2007
Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Jean, she will be missed. I will always remember her as a hardworking, wonderful lady with a great sence of humor and a charming British accent.
Bless you,
Karen & Bibb
Denise & Richard Morin
June 7, 2007
Jean was an amazing woman, and I will miss her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie & Jon Beliveau
June 7, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of Jean's passing. She was a great lady and dearly loved. She will be in our prayers and thoughts always.
Steph & Jon
Charlene & Ken Menard
June 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lynda Guivens
June 7, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of Jean's passing . I worked with her when she worked at Jcpenney in the shoe dept. She was such a wonderful person , I enjoyed listening to her stories of her children and grand-children. She will surely be missed. My deepest sympathy to her family & friends.
Karen Demers
June 7, 2007
You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I worked with Jean for 4 years at Ben Frankin. I have never met a more genuine and loving woman! Jean's smile always brightened my day. She will be missed more than words can say.
Paul, Chris and Brianna Fournier
June 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Jean was a lovely, funny lady who will be greatly missed. May your memories bring you comfort.
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