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John Calvert Howes

Date of Death: September 17, 2019

Date of Birth: February 6, 1942

Biography:

John Calvert Howes Sr.--Sabattus--John Calvert Howes, Sr., 77, suddenly passed away on September 17, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born February 6, 1942 in Peru, Maine to Laurice and Pauline Howes. John devoted his life to his wife and family. John and Therese were married on November 9, 1963. Together they had three children and raised Therese's six brothers and sisters. They made their home in Sabattus. John worked hard to provide for his family. He worked in local mills and retired as a supervisor at Pathways, Inc. John enjoyed fishing, watching TV, including westerns, Red Sox Baseball and Minnesota Vikings Football. John was predeceased by his wife Therese, parents, sisters, Geraldine Souza, Sandra Clavet and Gladys Cummings and nephews Gile and Bruce Albert. John is survived by his brother Patrick Howes Sr. and life partner Doris Chamberlain, his three children John Howes Jr., Tina Boulette and husband Patrick, and Pauline Priestly, his granddaughter Kayla Caron and husband Matthew and great grandchildren, Tejanna and Logan Caron. He is also survived by brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws he raised, Nancy, Gerard, James, Dianna Albert whom he loved like his own. He is also survived by many more nieces and nephews. A visitation will take place on Friday September 27 at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa Street, Lewiston from 4-6 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Androscoggin Hospice House, 263 Stetson Road, Auburn.