John M. Howard

John M. Howard, 69, of 395 West Street,died Monday, Feb. 7 in his home after an illness.
He leaves a brother Joseph G. Howard, Jr. and his wife Alma of Spencer, 1 niece and 3 nephews and his caregiver and close friend of over 30 years, Betty Barnes of Belchertown. Born in Ware, he was the son of Joseph G. and Florence E. (Harty) Howard, Sr. John loved to dance.
The funeral will be held Thursday, Feb. 10 from J. Henri Morin & Son Funeral Home, 23 Maple Terrace, Spencer with a Mass at 11a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Mary,Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. A calling hour will be held on Thursday from 10 to 10:45a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Special Olympics,450 Maple St., Danvers, Ma. 01923.