Raymond F. Howe

"Warren - Raymond F. Howe, 78, of Warren and Ruskin, FL, passed away on November 25, 2016. He was born on June 9, 1938, in Ludlow, son of the late Herbert and Elizabeth (Jackson) Howe. Raymond and his beloved wife Deanna "Dee" (Brown) made their home in both Warren, MA and Ruskin, FL, where they wintered for the past 13 years. He was a long time member of the Holland Church. Raymond proudly and patriotically served his country in the U.S. Navy. Raymond retired as district manager of Sherwin Williams after 38 years. He was a member of the Vernon Lodge of Masons in Belchertown. Raymond enjoyed gardening, especially the beauty it brought to his yard. He was an avid reader and loved a good round of golf. Above all, Raymond loved his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his wife Dee, Raymond is survived by his two sons, Shawn Howe and his wife Lauri of Wales, and Eric Howe of Warren; a sister, Elizabeth Clark and her husband Virgel of Houston, TX; and four cherished grandchildren, Tara, Ryan, Wyatt, and Kacey Rae Howe. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at Four Corners Cemetery, Three Rivers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Northampton VA Medical Center, 421 N. Main St., Leeds, MA 01053. For more information, or to sign an online guest book, please visit www.beersandstory.com. Beers and Story Palmer Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. "