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Ralph W. Howland

Published: February 12, 2010 Leave A Condolence

Ralph

Ralph W. Howland

1920 – 2010

North Grosvenordale – Ralph W. Howland, 90, of Linehouse Road, died Friday, February 12, 2010, in Day Kimball Hospital.  He was the loving husband of Claire (Langelier) Howland for 59 years.  Born in Webster, MA, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Howland.

Mr. Howland served as a sergeant in the Army during WWII. He worked as a master furniture craftsman for Risom Manufacturing.  He was also the founder of Ralph’s Disposal.  He was a longtime scoutmaster for Troop # 30 in Quinebaug.  He enjoyed camping and especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, Ralph is survived by his daughter, Linda Demers and her husband Roland of North Grosvenordale; his brother in law, Raymond Langelier of Wilsonville; his grandchildren, Brian Demers of Putnam, and Kevin Demers of Scottsdale, AZ; and his great grandson, Payton Demers.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 10:00 am in Saint Joseph Church; 20 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Community Ambulance, P.O. Box 874, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255

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Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: Community Ambulance, Day Kimball Hospital, Gilman Funeral Home, Putnam, Quinebaug, Ralph W. Howland, Ralph’s Disposal, Risom Manufacturing, St. Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph Church, Thompson, Valade Funeral Home, Webster

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  1. Jane Duffany

    February 15, 2010 at 12:12 pm

    Linda: I was sorry to read about your father’s death. Please accept my condolences.

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