Howard R. Parry 81, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday morning July 21, 2018 at the Elm Wood Center in Claremont, N.H. He was born May 15, 1937 in Bartonsville, Vermont the son of Everett D. and Gladys A. (Putt) Parry. He attended school in Bellows Falls, Vt.
He served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1958.
Howard was married to Jane E. Kendall, she predeceased him in 2000.
He worked as a Carpenter, Painter and Mason with various local contractors including Wiggins Construction and Beaudry Construction.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a master at repairing things and was a great story teller, He enjoyed visiting with friends and family.
He is survived by his children : Sheila M. Parry of Springfield, Randall H. Parry of Chester, and Rennay L. Parry of Springfield. His siblings : Theodore E. Parry and wife Molly of Allenstown, N.H., Barbara E. Elliot and her husband William of Deltona, Fl., Wayne C. Parry of Cornish, N.H. , Lee A. Parry of Hopkinton, N.H., and Richard A. Parry and wife Terry of Springfield, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his longtime companion and caregiver Robin Knight of Springfield and her children : Jim, Dan and Tom, and grandchildren Owen, Nathen, and Aubri. And by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by siblings : Charlotte M. Parry in 1953 , Whanitta G. Parry in 2015, Charlene M. Parry in 2017, and Levi N. Parry in 2018.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Sunday July 29, 2018 at the New Westminster Cemetery in Westminster, Vt. A reception will follow at the Westminster East Parish on Main St. in Westminster, Vt.
Memorial donations may be made to the Springfield Meals on Wheels Program 139 Main Street Springfield, Vermont 05156.
Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vt. Is assisting with arrangements.
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