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Susan Quilhot Howe

  • February 2, 2012
  • Brattleboro, Vermont
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“I sure wish we could have gotten together again. I will miss you and the best to your beloved family. I know they will miss you too. ”
1 of 17 | Posted by: Bonnie Chamberlin - Chesterfield, NH

“We only met Sue after her health started to deteriorate, but how someone copes with adversity says much about them. Sue was always friendly, brave...Read More » ”
2 of 17 | Posted by: Jonathan and Susan Kinnersley - VT

“We will always remember Sue's friendly ways...she always had the time to stop and talk, and let our dogs play! She was a sweet neighbor and will be...Read More » ”
3 of 17 | Posted by: gale Stahley - Brattleboro, VT

“Brian, I'm sure that you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I was happy to see you and you MOM a few days before she passed and I pray...Read More » ”
4 of 17 | Posted by: Lynette Dion - Brattleboro, VT

“To The Family of Sue My deepest sympathies to you at this time. Sue was a special lady and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More » ”
5 of 17 | Posted by: Mary Ellen Rogers - Clifton Park, NY

“Brian, Chris and Family, We are so sorry about your loss. Your Mom was a special lady and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with...Read More » ”
6 of 17 | Posted by: Dan Cummings an Joan Marshall - VT

“Chris, Brian and Russ, I'm truly sorry for your loss..it leaves a big hole in the heart for sure..my thoughts are with you all. Janie ”
7 of 17 | Posted by: Jane Crossmon - Vernon, VT

“To the Family of Sue Our deepest sympathies to you at this time. We have some wonderful memories of her and you people. We will always remember the...Read More » ”
8 of 17 | Posted by: Nicki Perrier - Holyoke, MA

“To The Family of Susan, my deepest sympathies. She was a terrific classmate at BUHS, vibrant, friendly, always smiling. She will always be...Read More » ”
9 of 17 | Posted by: Ralph Maratea - Lakewood, NJ

“What an honor and pleasure to have known Sue. her laugh lighted up the room and her friendship was treasured. Wendy ”
10 of 17 | Posted by: Wendy Hayward - Chester, VT

“Sue, I will miss our talks on the phone getting situations in hand. Will think of you and will remember all your comical phrases. Mildred ”
11 of 17 | Posted by: Mildred Maloskie - Brattleboro, VT

“Sue, you will be greatly missed. It was a privilege to help you with your gardens and I'm so sorry you won't be here to see the flowers we planted...Read More » ”
12 of 17 | Posted by: Dot Lenhart - Brattleboro, VT

“Sue, I will miss our daily chats. Your spirit is now free and I know you'll always be close. Remenbering you walking Brittany and Shiloe, doing your...Read More » ”
13 of 17 | Posted by: Sally Stone - Brattleboro, VT

“Sue was a wonderful neighbor. We enjoyed seeing her out with her dogs and helping with the walking of them when she needed. Sue kept her place...Read More » ”
14 of 17 | Posted by: Peter, Debbie and Peter-Owen Hayward - VT

“sorry chris and Brain your Mom will be missed. ”
15 of 17 | Posted by: renee Lafarr - brattleboro, VT

“Brian & Christopher and family, may my thoughts and prayers be with you. Your Mother was a special person. Marge Howe ”
16 of 17 | Posted by: Marge Howe - Norman, OK

“we will miss you Sue. You have always been a wonderful friend, neighbor and 2nd mother to our children. Our sympathies go out to Brian and Chris. ”
17 of 17 | Posted by: chris noel - brattleboro, VT


Brattleboro - Susan Quilhot Howe, 70, a long-time resident of Brattleboro died Thursday evening, February 2, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She died peacefully, with family at her side. She was born in Amsterdam, New York on February 5, 1941 to Stephen Quilhot and Elizabeth Wendell Quilhot. The family moved to Brattleboro in 1951 when Susan was in 4th grade. She has remained a resident of Brattleboro ever since. During her childhood Susan spent many summers at Goose Rocks Beach in Maine. Her fond memories of those Maine summers remained with her throughout her life. She inherited her parent's love of skiing, and skied competitively on the Brattleboro High School ski team. She was a member of the junior ski patrol, the high school tennis team, and the West Brattleboro Congregational Church choir. She graduated from Brattleboro High School in 1959, and was soon employed by First Vermont Bank as a bookkeeper. In 1961 she married Russell Howe of Brattleboro, and together they raised two sons: Brian and Christopher. She was a devoted homemaker and mother, and kept the books for her husband's successful general contracting business. In 1982 she returned to work for Vermont National Bank at the operations center on Putney Road, where she remained employed until her retirement in 2007. She is remembered as a dedicated employee and compassionate coworker. Her love of Maine and the ocean led her to purchase a second home in Kennebunk Maine in 2000, where she spent much of her time during the warmer months of her retirement. Her other pastimes and interests include: reading, gardening, bowling, and a deep fondness for dogs. She supported numerous charities, and participated in walk-a-thons and bike-a-thons in Brattleboro and Boston in support of the American Cancer Society and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ms. Howe leaves two sons: Brian Howe of Hinsdale, New Hampshire and Christopher Howe and wife Christine of Somerville, Massachusetts, and one grandson, Zachary Howe also of Somerville, Massachusetts. She also leaves her two beloved Golden Retrievers, Britney and Shiloh. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at Green Mountain Chapel of the Christian & Missionary Alliance with Pastor Bill Steele officiating. Respecting her final wishes, she will be laid to rest off the shore of Goose Rocks Beach this summer. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Vermont Division, 121 Connor Way, Suite 240, Williston, VT 05495.