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Bruce J. Howes uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Thanks to those who have shared memories and condolences of my dad here.
Your words are both a joy and comfort.
God bless.
- Bruce Jr.
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Bruce J. Howes Jr. planted a tree in memory of Bruce Howes
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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As your birthday rolls around again Dad, it's time to plant another tree. Remembered and missed every day. I thank the Lord for your wisdom and humor. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Bruce J Howes Jr planted a tree in memory of Bruce Howes
Friday, May 28, 2021
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sharon gatesfl posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Kathryne,
I am not sure if you will remember me ,but I waited on you and Bruce up to The Silo Restaurant, I thought the world of you two and always was glad to see you. I was so sorry when I read about Bruce passing. I will never forget either one of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sherry Gates
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Bruce Posted Nov 21, 2022 at 6:45 PM
Thanks, Sharon; not sure if my Mom has read your note and kind words, but I will pass those on to her.
If you waited on my parents, you likely also waited on me; it was a favorite spot to go for my dad when I was home from college or later from Maine.
- Bruce Jr.
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Bruce Howes uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 22, 2021
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Bruce Sr. at the front desk of Bruce Jr.'s business, Atlantic Motorcar Center, in Wiscasset, Maine.
Sept 11, 2013
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Bruce Howes uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 22, 2021
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Bruce Sr. and Bruce Jr.
Martinsburg, WV
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bethie posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Kathy, Craig and Bruce,
I am very sorry to hear about your husband and father. While Bruce was working on RT.7 with Scott and Kathy you were working in the medical field, I ventured with Craig and Bruce. Perhaps I should begin by joggling the boys memories - hidden buzzers, boobytrap electric shocks around your house! The giggling coconspirators would belly roll laugh as I screamed with surprise and slight electric fence type tingling (and I was also secretly delighted they were using such scientific experimentation). We had a terrific summer. These boys were impressive with their ability to bike from Sidney Center to Sidney and once to Unadilla for a swim. One day about a mile from Tryon's Corner, our biking adventure ended abruptly as Bruce skidded in the gravel and crashed his ride - blood, guts, gore, bike ripped in half - okay okay - some exaggeration but we did require transportation from the scene. I was quite apprehensive about how Kathy and Bruce would react. Kathy, kind as always, reassured me all was well and accidents happen. Now with fear and knees knocking I stood before Bruce. I was waiting for a scolding . . . I waited, preparing for the - but instead - he grinned. Of course I had heard about Bruce being tough with his workers, but it was then I understood him a little bit better. I grinned back and he asked me what the boys and I were going to do for our next adventure. "Fishing", I retorted, "and a picnic." And a picnic we had - of course they packed the lunch boxes to the brim with yummies and more yummies and of course they came equipped with batteries, wire, buzzers, and shock devices! My memories with The Howes family were fond and fun. I again am sorry for your loss but maybe reading and remembering this memory will put a grin on your faces. Smiles, hugs and comfort, bethie
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Bruce Posted Dec 29, 2020 at 11:45 PM
Thanks for sharing that Beth. As the one who took the nose dive off the front of my bike, because I used the front brake, a lesson I learned all too well, and remember to this day. I have fond memories of you having us pick up litter from the side of the road, people littered a lot back then, and though I don't quite remember all of the events of your creative writing, I did enjoy reading it. Appreciate your condolences on my dad, he was an incredible man.
Warmly.
Bruce Jr.
Wiscasset, Maine
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Sunday, December 6, 2020
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To Dad, In remembrance of the giving you did for others, so a simple gift back in memory. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Bruce J. Howes Jr. uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 6, 2020
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My dad passed on Thanksgiving day, eulogy / obit below.
Hope you take a few minutes to read.
He will be greatly missed.
Was blessed to have him as a father.
Solider, husband, father, business owner, patriot, friend.
As I mark your passing onto your eternal reward on November 26, 2020, I reflect back with profound gratitude for the gifts of knowledge and discipline you’ve given me over the last 50 years of my life. Such much of who I am, what I believe, and what I do can be attributed to what I learned from you growing up.
When I was growing up, one of the things that I grew to appreciate about my father was his desire that I know to repair, and not just replace things. This was a trait he learned from his own father, himself a business owner. It was a trait that has come to serve me well over the last five decades, as I moved into self-employment, and business ownership, following the path set by my grandfather some 100 years ago.
My dad encouraged my own dreams and aspirations growing up, and especially when I first left college and started out in business at age 21. He stood solidly by as my best friend and advisor ever since. He was the best man at my wedding, always there when I needed him. He enjoyed visiting me at my business in Maine, and I even got him behind our service counter for a bit.
He was always a great fan of quoting poems around the dinner table, and none seemed to be more favored than the special one below. I likewise grew to admire and emulate his love for quotes and poems, and it took no effort at all to get him to launch into a full-throated and rousing rendition of John Greenleaf Whittier’s inspiring “Don’t Quit”, something I fondly remember doing often at the dinner table.
Though he was never in the automotive business, he served during the Korean War, on Okinawa, and continued on his service retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, where he taught command and general staff. Like myself, a Dale Carnegie graduate, and it was my dad's experience with, and high praise for Dale Carnegie, that inspired me to take the course.
After the war, he went to work for his father, running construction equipment, as the firm Jess Howes Inc, was very active in the region building roads and bridges. On his own father's passing, he purchased, owned, and managed the family building supply business in upstate New York. He was also an extremely gracious benefactor to the community, extending mortgages and credit to those who were in need.
We're all, in some way, echos of our parents, and in what we saw and what we learned growing up. I'm realizing more and more every day how blessed I was to have had, and have the parents that the good Lord granted me. I hope that I have in some small way been able to give some of that back to others.
The flag photo was taken a few years back at my home in Maine. 87 years old and he still hadn’t forgotten how to stand at attention. And he was just as proud of his service today as he was 70 years ago. Very blessed to be the son of this fine man.
I greatly appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and well wishes for him. His name was also Bruce, but I just called him Dad.
Respectfully,
Bruce J. Howes
Matthew 22:39 - Love your neighbor as yourself.
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Wendy Fisher posted a condolence
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Kathy and family-I am sorry to hear that your beloved husband, father, grandfather has passed. I pray for peace and comfort for you all. May your memories sustain you through the days ahead.
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Richard Roberts posted a condolence
Thursday, December 3, 2020
To Craig, Abby and family,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Cheryl Roberts
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Bruce Bookhout posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
My condolences to the Howes family. I always respected Bruce for his knowledge, fairness and wit. He was a pillar of the community; irreplaceable. What a life!
Bruce Bookhout
Sidney Center
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Charlie & Gale Goodrich posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Sorry for the loss of Bruce. I really appreciated all the copies of construction work in Walton and Cannonsville reservoir that Bruce did for me. He sure knew a lot of Delaware County history and will be missed.
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Jim & Linda Dewey lit a candle
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Our Deepest Sympathy to the entire Howes Family.
May your memories help you all through this difficult time.
Sending Love, Hugs & Strength!
Rest In Peace Mr. Howes ~ You will never be forgotten.
Sincerely
Jim & Linda Dewey
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Deborah Puffer posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Craig, Abby and family,
Blair and I were sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. I did not know him well but I remember Blair talking about him when he worked on the Rt 7 construction job. He was his boss and a tough one but a good one. I talked to him a few times about the veterans park and I know how much he appreciated it and supported it.
May your memories help you all through this difficult time. Our condolences to your Mom.
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John & Jan Morley lit a candle
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
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Craig and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. We were sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. May your memories of him help you all through this difficult time.
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Greg Davie posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
What an amazing life for a normally quiet and reserved man. I say that a bit tongue-in-cheek, as Brice usually had quips and jokes and more to say the more you got to know him.
One fond memory I have is during the years WCDO hosted a client Christmas party at the Welcome Inn, he and Kathryne were usually the first guests to arrive and were also the most appreciative.
He took on an iconic business and has handed it off to the next generation. His many donations for Eagle Scout (and other) projects should never be forgotten.
Condolences to the Howes family. Thank you for you service and rest easy, Bruce, your work is done.
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Maria Puffer posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Bruce and my father worked together many times. I always enjoyed listening to them talk to each other. Good business men, good friends. A good man. My deepest condolences to the family.
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Theresa Peck posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Our deepest condolences to all of the family. Bruce will be missed and his smile will always be remembered.
Ed & Theresa Peck
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sharlene merwin lit a candle
Monday, November 30, 2020
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thoughts and prayers to the family. so very sorry for your loss.
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Dennis & Helen Thompson posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Many memories at Mr. Howes ranch I like to call it growing up, thanks to his son Bruce. Always encouraging words from Mr. Howes. Our love goes out to the whole family.
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Phyllis Place posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Condolences to the family and friends of Bruce J. Howes, Sr. He will be greatly missed in the community.
Phyllis Place &
Maywood Historical Group of Sidney Center, Inc.
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Bruce Posted Dec 29, 2020 at 11:52 PM
Thank you Ms. Place, for your kind words, and what you do for the history of Sidney Center.
I hope to come and visit the historical society this spring/summer, contingent on the pandemic.
I may have some copies of photos and such from our family that you may be interested in.
My dad was a prolific photographer, and sent me many photos of the years to scan and copy, would be nice to share those with the Maywood group.
Warmly,
Bruce Howes Jr.
Wiscasset, Maine
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Strat VanValkenburg posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 30, 2020
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My condolences go out to the entire family. He was a very knowledgeable person and will be missed by many. R.I.P. Bruce!!!
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Cynthia D. Bergmann posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Sorry to hear. Remember the store from the 50's when I would go with my dad, Harold Fisher (such a treat to get a gumball out of the gumball machine). Much more recently, Bill and I would get supplies from Bruce/"Red" and enjoy the conversations with him. We always enjoyed his strong personality and humor. Missed him when he retired, although we also enjoy dealing with Craig who is doing a wonderful job of carrying on. Thank you for telling more of his life's story that we were unaware of, a remarkable man. Cindy and Bill Bergmann
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Bruce Posted Dec 29, 2020 at 11:55 PM
Thanks for your kind words on his life story Cindy, not something that I had hoped to write for many, many years.
Still, I felt it was important to tell my dad's story, and share the adventures of a small-town boy who traveled around the world but was always happiest back home in Sidney Center.
Warmly,
Bruce Howes Jr.
Wiscasset, Maine
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Cecelia Francisco Northrup posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. A beautiful tribute to his inspiring life.
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Bridget Tiska posted a condolence
Monday, November 30, 2020
Thinking of you with loving thoughts and prayers Kathryne, Bruce, Craig, Abby, Taylor, Ian and all who knew Bruce.
- Bridget Tiska, Sidney
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Monday, November 30, 2020
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Art Weed posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2020
It has been many years since I have seen Bruce but I always enjoyed talking to him when I would see him at the store or when he did work for us when I was at Mirabito's. I always enjoyed the tremendous knowlege that he had of the history of our area. He was a man that I respected both for his military and business accomplishments. I am sorry for the Howes family loss. Rest in peace Bruce. Art Weed, Jensen Beach, Fl
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Linfy posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2020
Craig and Abby sorry to hear the passing of ur dad he was truly a great person and a friend to many. May he rest in piece. Our condolences. Harold cawley. and Lindy stickle.
Michelle Green posted a condolence
Sunday, November 29, 2020
I am so sorry to read of Bruce's passing, I can remember when I was younger and he always had a smile for the elementary school students walking to the school,he always would say good morning or have a great day. R.I.P. Bruce
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Bruce J. Howes Posted Nov 29, 2020 at 10:08 PM
Thanks for sharing that memory Michelle! My dad certainly loved his community. And people in general, always had an encouraging word or story.
