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Elizabeth P. HOWARD

  • January 5, 1942 - June 26, 2011
  • Grafton, Massachusetts
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“Betty you are are special friend to me You Im glad I got to know you and Neil I love you so much and I miss you to loveya Your friend Jon xox ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Jon Ferguson - Freeport, IL

“I miss you Mom.9ejzK ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Michelle

“Dear Neil, Ronnie and Michelle, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family. Betty will be greatly missed but her memory will live on...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Elaine Hatch - Grafton, MA

“Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I heart goes out to you at this time. My deepest symphany's. Sharon ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Sharon O'Malley - Dracut, MA

“Pat, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. Life just does not seem fair but she is at rest now after such a courageous battle. ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Kathleen Powers - Worcester, MA

“We were so sorry to hear about Betty's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and her family. ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Frank & Liz Myska - Worcester, MA

“To Pat Cresman, her family, and to the Howard Family: My thoughts and prayers go with you as you find your way through this most difficult time. My...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Kim Ridley - Atkinson, NH

“So sorry about your sister. She is watching over you now. ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Linda H. - Tewksbury, MA

“Dear Neil and family So sorry for your loss of a wonderful Wife, Mother and Grandmother, Aunt and Sister. I will miss her more than words can...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Pat Burgess - Northborough, MA

“Michelle, I am so sorry for your loss. While words cannot replace the hole left, comfort in the fact people who care for you are wishing you and the...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Bob - Franklin, MA

“Pat, So sorry about your sister. My sincere condolences. Cheryle Laffey ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Cheryle - Tewksbury, MA

“Words can never be adequate when a person loses a parent. These will be difficult times for you but please know that friends and family are here to...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Paul Finkenauer - Newport News, VA

“I am so very sorry for the loss of such a beloved family member. Pat, there are no words. I will continue to pray for you and yours that God may help...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Nina Rubino Phalen - Torrington, CT

“Dear Pat and family, I cannot put into words the sorrow I feel for all who knew and loved Betty. Although I never met her, I heard nothing but...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Deb Zawisza - Dracut, MA

“Pat: Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your sister. We are grateful you were able to spend some quality time with her over the past weeks....Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Sue & Brian Pilling - Corolla, NC

“My condolences go out to the Howard family. Betty will be missed by all who came into contact with her. She was truly a wonderful person and I...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Kevin S. Baker - New Bedford, MA

“Neil, We are so blessed that we got to meet Betty and our hearts go out to you and your family. All our love and sympathies are with you and...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Lori Sousa - Boynton Beach, FL

“Dear Ron, Susan and Family, We are very sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope there is some comfort in knowing...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Ken and Pam Billard - Norwell, MA

“Dearest Michelle and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She will always remain with you...just look for the signs. Keep her...Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Nancy DiPietro - Tyngsboro, MA


Elizabeth P. “Betty” (Knox) Howard, 69, passed peacefully June 26, 2011 at home in the care of her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her devoted husband of 47 years Neil J. Howard; one son, Ronald N. and his wife Susan of Sutton; one daughter, Michelle E. Howard of South Grafton; Her mother Joanne (McCarthy) Knox of Worcester; one sister, Patricia K. Cressman of Tewksbury; her grandson Max Howard, her sister in law Gale A. Knox of VA, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her brother James L. Knox passed last year. Mrs. Howard was born January 5, 1942 in Worcester the daughter of the late Leonard Knox and has lived in Grafton since 1968. Betty was a parishioner of St. Philips Church and now St. James Church in South Grafton. She owned and operated Betty’s Busy Needle for many years. She had a passion for quilting for over 30 years having been a member and past president of Schoolhouse Quilters in Shrewsbury. She won awards for quilts she had made and she also made quilts for many breast cancer survivors. Betty cherished her family and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother along with being a good friend to many. The family suggests you honor and remember her with memorial donations to U Mass Memorial Hospice or St. James Church Memorial Fund in lieu of flowers. Funeral Mass A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Betty Wednesday June 29th at 10:30 am in St. James Church 89 Main Street South Grafton MA 01560. She will then be laid to rest in St. Philips Cemetery in Grafton. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME in North Grafton.