RUSSELL MALCOLM (MAC) HOWE

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RUSSELL MALCOLM (MAC) HOWE Russell Malcolm (Mac) Howe passed away surrounded by his family on March 17, 2002 on Salt Spring Island, BC. Mac leaves to mourn his loss: his loving wife of 53 years, Sherry; his children, Maxine (John), Jim (Aurelia), Debbie (John), Don (Bev), Jan, Maureen (John) his brother Lloyd (Marilyn) his sister Betty; and his numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his sister Joan and his brother Stan. Mac was born March 27, 1920 in Kirkton, ON. Mac proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1943 through 1945 serving as a gunnery officer on the HMCS Agassiz, a corvette. Following his naval service Mac joined the London Life Insurance Company in London, ON and quickly rose to management positions in Thunder Bay, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. He retired in 1980. During his career at London Life Mac was highly respected as a manager, but also developed many lasting and valued friendships over his 35 years with the company. In 1963, Mac and Sherry built a summer home at Wendigo Resort near Lac du Bonnet, MB and moved there permanently in 1983. The cottage was a labour of love for Mac and the source of unending joy. He treasured the many good times spent there with family and friends. Following his retirement, Mac and Sherry spent their winters near Palmetto, FL where happy hour on the Howe patio became a daily highlight for their many friends at the Fiesta Grove RV Camp. Mac was a pillar of strength in our family. He had a love of life and truly lived his life to the fullest. Rest in peace Dad. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you. The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to: Dr. Kevin Saunders in Winnipeg; Dr. Graham Reid and Dr. Robert Wakefield in Vancouver; and to Dr. Holly Slakov, Dr. Robert Crossland and the exceptional nursing and support staff at the Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island for their care and compassion during Dads illness. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, March 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Leatherdale Gardiner Funeral Chapel, 1501 Waverley St. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to the Equipment Drive in care of Hospital Foundation, at the Lady Minto Hospital, 135 Crofton Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1T1. LEATHERDALE GARDINER 1501 Waverley Street 949-4860

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 21, 2002