Raymond James Howland obituary 10-18-98RAYMOND JAMES HOWLAND
"Ray"
Age 69 of North Palm Beach, Florida passed
away suddenly Sunday, October 18, 19% on his
bicycle in Mt. Dora, Florida. Mr. Howland was born
May 17, 1929 in Detroit Michigan, son of -the late
Daniel Howland and Madeline McCarthy. He had
been a resident of the Palm Beaches for the past
sixteen years. Mr. Howland was a graduate of Alfred
University, Alfred, New York where he received his
B.A. Degree in Business Administration. He was a
veteran of the Korean Conflict serving with, the U.S.
Army. Mr. Howland was the Village Manager of
North Palm Beach for ten years (1982-1992). He
stayed active in his retirement as Chairman of the
Seacoast Utility Authority, President of the West
Palm Beach Bicycle Club and playing and coaching
softball. He was active communicant of St. Clare
Catholic Church.
Mr. Howland leaves to cherish his loving
memory his beloved wife Edith "Edie" Wills
Howland, his devoted children Michael Howland and
wife Cathy of Oakton, VA, Victoria "Vicky"
Lounsbury and husband David of Liverpool, NY,
Steven Howland and wife Yolanda of San Lorenzo,
CA, Valerie Howland of Elmira Heights, NY; his
loving sisters, Mrs.. Barbara Peters of San Antonio,
TX and Mrs. ElaiSit' ZONamara of Lady Lake, FL;
his adored grandchildren James, Christopher,
Madeline, Peter, Jennifer and Sarah.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 P.M.
Wednesday, October 21, 1998 at the WM. N. HOWARD
FUNERAL HOME, 754 U.S. Highway #1, North Palm
Beach where a wake service will be held at 7:30 P.M.
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 10:00
A.M. Thursday, October 22, 1998 at St. Clare Catholic
Church, 821 Prosperity Farms Rd., North Palm
Beach with Rev. Fr. William O'Shea as celebrant.
Interment Our Lady Queen of Peace Cemetery. Those
planning expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers
are asked to consider donation to the West Palm
Beach Bicycle Club • Ray Howland Scholarship Fund,
P.O. 6581, West Palm Beach, FL 33405.