Passed away at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Wednesday February 5, 2025 at the age of 84 of R.R. #5, Coldwater.  Beloved husband of Peggy (October 2017).  Loved father of Danny (Pauline), Tom (Christine), Tim (Rhonda), Laurie Watt, and Donny (Colleen).  Loving grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Predeceased by his grandson Donavan, by his brother Bill, and by his sister Arlene Laughlin. 

The family will honour his life with a visitation at the COLDWATER FUNERAL HOME, Coldwater on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8pm.  A celebration of life for Howard will be held at the Coldwater Legion on Saturday February 8th from 1-4pm.  Spring interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Matchedash. 

As an expression of sympathy donations in memory of Howard may be made to the charity of your choice and may be made through the Funeral Home.