Edward Knight Howe

Edward Knight Howe, age 62, of Fitchburg, died at the Leominster Hospital surrounded by family on November 19, 2021, following a brief illness.

Born in Bethesda, Maryland and raised in Leominster, MA; he was the son of the late Willard B. Howe and June K. Williams.  Following his graduation in 1976 from Leominster High School, Ed ventured on to graduate from Barnum & Bailey Clown College.  Beginning in 1981, he served four years in the US Navy.  Ed earned a BS in Animal Science in 1989, at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  He recently retired from the U.S. Postal Service, after having worked 30 years as a mail handler in the Shrewsbury Processing and Distribution Center.

Ed had been a resident of Fitchburg for the past 25 years where he was an active member of the St. Joseph's Club.  In his youth, Ed enjoyed commuting to school by unicycle.  His hobbies included juggling, running and pool competitions at the St. Joseph's Club.  He completed marathons in Boston and Burlington VT.  A generous soul, he visited family and friends bearing gifts of vegetables from his garden, fresh catch from a fishing trip or milk and pies from a favorite farm stand.  Together with Dorris, he had several adventures touring the country by motor home.  Ed was an avid reader with a lifelong interest in journaling and written correspondence.

Ed leaves his beloved companion of many years, Dorris Stoshack of Fitchburg and three sisters and their spouses, Deborah King of Bloomfield, CT, Jennifer Thomas of Albany, NY and Helen Hughson of Groton.  He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and dear cousins, Kristina Park and Jai Park.

An online service will be held on Sunday, December 12 at 1:00pm. Ed’s many friends and family are welcome to attend. To join please contact one of his sisters or visit Ed’s Facebook page for a link to the service

Those desiring may make a memorial donation to Health Alliance Home Health & Hospice (hahhh.org) or Growing Places Garden Project (growingplaces.org)