Electrician who enjoyed fishing, boating, fun times with family
WINDHAM, N.H. – On September 21, 2022, Bradford E. Howse, 59, passed away peacefully at his brother’s home in Reading after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Brad was the son of George A.G. Howse (deceased) and Beatrice I. (Moultrie) Howse. He leaves his children, Thomas B. Howse, 22, and Julia E. Howse, 19, and his former wife Karen I. Howse, all of North Reading. He was one of eight children: Pamela J. Kelly and her husband David, Kenneth W. Howse and his wife Cynthia, Cheryl H. Nichols and her partner James Lynch, Randall S. Howse and his wife Anne, and Russell W. Howse and his wife Linda. He was predeceased by his brothers Scott E. Howse, and Rodney S. Howse. Brad was a beloved uncle to over 25 nieces and nephews. He also leaves his very close friends and caregivers, Gary Carbonneau and Jean Watt, who lovingly adopted his cat Ziggy. He was a former resident of Reading and North Reading.
Brad graduated in 1981 from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School in Wakefield. He worked as an Electrician for Local 103 contractors for many years. He was owner of Howse Security and Controls, and later worked for Howse Corporation, until ill health caused his early retirement.
At a young age, Brad discovered his artistic ability, shown in his pen and ink drawings, scrimshaw, and wood carving projects. As an adult, his favorite times were spent at Lake Winnipesaukee, boating, jet skiing, and kayaking with his large family. He moved to Cobbetts Pond in Windham to be close to the water, where he enjoyed fishing and working with his best friend and son Tommy on motorcycles, boats, and trucks. He was so proud of his daughter Julia and loved watching her softball games from youth sports to her current role on St. Anselm’s women’s softball team. He loved barbequing, cornhole, and campfires with his family and friends. As his illness progressed, he looked forward to Friday Night Movie Night with his friend Gary.
Brad’s kindness, generosity, wonderfully unique sense of humor, and smirky smile will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 28 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home in Reading, followed by burial at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Brad’s memory to the food pantry of your choice.
