A funny, caring and giving man who loved the Lord
NORTH READING — James C. Howell, 79, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, died Monday, September 6, 2021 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.
Born in Revere on April 4, 1942, he was the son of the late William F. and Marian L. (Oberlander) Howell. James was raised and attended school in Revere.
He was a retired carpenter and a resident of North Reading for the past 48 years. James served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1960 to 1964.
James loved to play golf and watch football and he enjoyed old cars. He was a funny, caring and giving person who loved the Lord.
Family members include his cherished wife of 48 years, Kathleen P. (Carr) Howell; his sons, Michael J. Howell and his wife, Melissa, of Haverhill and Douglas F. Howell and his wife, Lindsay, of North Reading; daughters, Cheryl Finnegan of North Reading and Joanne Cunneen of Saugus; his brother, David Howell and wife, Wendy, of Haverhill and sister Marjario Greenstein of Saugus as well as three grandchildren, Keegan (13), Addie (7) and Graeme (4).
Services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Thru the Bible/ ttb.org. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.croswellfuneralhome.com.
