Springfield, Vt. —
He was born on Dec. 29, 1937, in New London, N.H. the son of Amos Charles, Sr. and Bernice Marjorie (Woodward) Currier.
Howard graduated from Towle High School in Newport, N.H. in 1955. On June 21, 1958 he married Ella Leora Brady. Howard worked for many years at the Davis and Symonds Sawmill where he was referred to as “shortie”. He retired from the sawmill in 1981 and went to work at the Mt. Ascutney Resort as a security officer until his retirement. In Sept. of 1974 Howard and his family moved to Springfield.
Never to be seen without his cigar or a Pepsi, Howard enjoyed camping, playing basketball (most favorite was playing “horse”), taking yearly trips with the kids to Whalen Park, spending time with family and his beloved dogs Daisy, Tiger, and Sandy.
Howard is survived by his wife of 58 years Ella; his children: Janet Hathcock, Elaine Anderson, Sheila Purington, Dennis (Elva) Currier, Daniel Currier, and David (Melody) Currier; 17 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; a brother, Ken Currier; a sister, Carrie Gonyea; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents; a daughter, Brenda; three brothers: Stanley, Raymond, and Amos, Jr.; and two sisters: Midge and Ruth.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. in the Oakland Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Adult Day Care, C/O Larry Kraft, Springfield Hospital, Springfield.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield.