The family announces with great sorrow Howard's sudden passing at home on Friday September 19, 2014 in his 78th year. Howard was a loving and devoted husband to Helen (nee Tesluk). He was the loved and cherished father of Anne Louise (Mark) McNamee and James (Lorie). Proud grandfather of Lucas and Adam. Dear brother of Shirley (Eldon) Bryden and Mort (Beulah). Also survived by his sister-in-laws Marilyn Bond, Mary (late Paul) Halka and Olga (late Cam) Jelly. Predeceased by his parents James (Jim) and Elizabeth (Lily) and his brother Gordon. Howard will be fondly remembered by his extended family and friends, both here in Canada and in Northern Ireland. Friends are invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls, on Monday September 22, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. A Funeral Mass will take place at St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church, Smiths Falls, on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 11 am. As expressions of sympathy, donations to University Hospitals Kingston Foundation (Prostate Cancer Research -KGH) or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca You may no longer reside here on earth but you will not be forgotten and we love you forever. Till we meet again.