Lena Freda Howard (1924-2017)

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PHILLIPS – Lena Freda Howard, 93, died on Nov. 14, 2017 at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center, where she had resided for the last four years. Lena enjoyed living there and the staff was like family to her.

Lena was born on July 4, 1924, in Madrid, the daughter of Steve and Rose (Fournier) Richard. She was educated in the schools of Madrid, Freeman, Industry and Farmington.

On Oct. 24, 1946, Lena married Harold Howard and he predeceased her on October 9, 1982. They made their home on Blake Hill Road in Phillips, where they raised their three children, David, Delmar, and Joanne. In her early years, Lena worked in the local mills in Phillips, then at Forster Mfg in Strong, and later on, she worked at Edmunds Market which she said was her best job ever, retiring in 1990. Lena was a member of the Phillips Grange and enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading, playing cards and cribbage.

Lena is survived by; her son, Delmar Howard and wife Lynette of Phillips; her daughter, Joanne Morgan and husband Michael of Phillips; her grandsons, Tony Howard of Casco, Mike Morgan and Jamie Morgan of Phillips; her granddaughters, Tammie Packard of Oxford, and Amy Griffiths of Hermon; eight great grandchildren; her brothers, Merle Richard of New Hampshire and Al Richard of Leeds; her sister, Rita Laroche and husband Don of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by; her son, David Howard; her brothers, Leo Richard and Etney Campbell; and her sister, Marie Taylor.

The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Edgewood Rehab and Living Center in Farmington, where Lena always had wonderful care.

Donations in Lena’s memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, No. 17, 2017 at 11 am at the Mile Square Cemetery, Mile Square Rd., Avon, with Rev. Richard Waddell officiating. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.

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21 Comments

  1. Our condolences to Delmar and Joanne and families. Lena was a hard worker and nice lady. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I met her in the store. She will be missed and remembered by many.

  2. Delmar, Lynette, and family so sorry for your loss. Lena was one of my favorite residents to care for. Loved her spunk.

  3. So sorry to hear of Lena’s passing. Sincere condolences to her family. She was a lovely lady, a hard worker, and. gentle soul. Cherish the memories!

  4. so sorry to hear this thinking of you and your families dub and jo she was like a second mother to me loved her dearly sorry i will miss her service from beanie and lauraly

  5. I loved taken Lena out for Red Hot dogs with mustard and Root-beer soda. She will forever remain in my heart. Thinking of you all at this time.Hugs.

  6. Delmar and Lynette, Joanne and Mike and families, So sorry to hear about Lena. She was a very kind soul who we will always remember. Know we’re thinking of you all.

  7. So sorry to hear this. What a nice lady. She and my Mom were good friends and spent a lot of time at her home. My thoughts are with her family .RIP Lena

  8. So sorry to hear of Lena’s passing. We enjoyed having our “nosey neighbor” for many years. Our condolences to the family.

  9. Condolences to the family. I worked with Lena at Edmund’s during my High School years and she had such a friendly and spirited personality.

  10. Lena worked with my father at the Heel Mill years ago. Such a worker. A typical woman of the day…worked hard and raised decent kids. Thoughts go out to the family.

  11. thank-you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers . Mom was a wonderful person .always putting others first. No more suffering.rest in peace mom. till we meet again.

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