Lebanon, N.H. —
In 1958 Theo and Harry moved to Canton, N.Y. where Theo was an active member of the community. She was involved with the local hospital guild, Canton Garden Club, and taught sewing, knitting, cooking, and furniture refinishing to 4-H members. She served on the SUNY Canton Foundation Board, and managed a family real estate business. Theo was an accomplished cook and great hostess for many social functions the couple hosted.
In 1988 they moved to a large farm in Louisville, N.Y. and raised beef cattle. Theo enjoyed her many hobbies but most of all spending time with and entertaining family and friends. After eight years they moved to Quechee, Vt. Theo was active with local volunteer groups and enjoyed spending time outdoors, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, skiing, and traveling the world with Harry.
Theo is survived by her husband of 71 years, Harry; son, Gregory Howe of Canton, N.Y.; daughter, Fay Weber of Hartland, Vt.; four grandchildren, Graham Howe and his wife, Elizabeth, of Charlottesville, Va., Carrie Capella and her husband, Tyler, of Canton, N.Y., Avery Weber of Holliston, Mass., and Ian Weber of South Burlington, Vt.; a sister, Theda Hurtubise of Essex Junction, Vt.; and a brother, Conrad Orr of Orwell, Vt.; along with three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her son Douglas Howe, sister, Ruth Burgess, and brother, Charles Orr.
Theo was a very generous and caring individual, always putting others’ needs first. Theo donated her childhood home to VerShare, a non-profit that works to build community spirit, involvement, and foster economic development in the town of Vershire, Vt.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VerShare, P.O. Box 112, Vershire, VT 05079
A private message of sympathy for the family can be shared at www.boardwayandcilley.com. The Boardway & Cilley Funeral Home, Chelsea, Vt. assisted the family with arrangements.