Dr. Paul E. Howe , 86, of Newport and Fort Myers, Florida, died
peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008, at his home in Newport. The
youngest of four children, Dr. Howe was born in St. Johnsbury on
May 31, 1921, to Charles and Maude Howe. He graduated from
St. Johnsbury Academy and the Pennsylvania College of
Optometry. Shortly after graduation, he joined the United States
Navy and he served on the USS Bremerton during World War II.
He returned to Vermont after the war and married Elena Coletti, to
whom he has been married 61 years. She survives him. He
began his optometric practice in Windsor before moving to
Newport in 1946, where he was a local optometrist for over 40
years. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed
golfing, hunting, fishing, and skiing. He treasured many enjoyable
days spent at the Newport Country Club, and "Doc Howe's group"
was a familiar sight on the fairways. He was a past member of the
Knights of Columbus, the Rotary Club, the Elks Club, and the
Newport Country Club. He is survived by his wife, Elena, and their
two sons and their families: Gregory Howe, his wife, Billie, and
their children Emily and Lindsay Howe of Derby; and Dr. James
Howe, his wife, Rita, their children Tanner Howe and his wife,
Hillery, and their daughter Chloe of New York City, Justin Howe of
Wilmington, North Carolina, and Andrew and Julia Howe of
Shelburne. He is survived by many nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and George Howe; and
by one sister, Muriel Wood. Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, March 12, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea,
Catholic Church in Newport with the Reverend Yvon Royer
celebrating a Mass of Christian Burial. Spring interment will take
place in Pine Hill Cemetery in Newport.
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