Philip Mark Howe

    Howe, Philip M., 57, October 23, 2011.  Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.  Interment to be held in the Evergreen Cemetery, Houlton.
    GREAT POND & HOULTON – Philip Mark Howe died Sunday, October 23, at home and with his family, after a long and brave battle with the ravages of diabetes. He was born June 28, 1954, the son of Philip Mansur and Carol Hagan Howe. He attended Houlton public schools and furthered his education with coursework through the University system and online.
    He worked for several years in Anchorage, Alaska with the US Postal Service. Upon return to Maine, he worked for Dead River Oil Company in Brewer.
    While living in Great Pond, Maine, he was a member of the American Council for the Blind, served as selectman for the town of Great Pond, and was active in school and community efforts.
    His love of the outdoors began as a child spending time in the woods with his father, Philip Mansur Howe. He continued to be an avid fisherman and hunter as an adult and, in turn, raised his own son to love outdoor life. As a young man, he pursued interests in wood carving, photography, and fly tying.
    Although a man of many talents and interests, his greatest passion was for his family. His loyal communication with his mother, siblings, nieces, nephews, and cousins was the link that helped keep the family in touch with each other.
    He is survived by his beloved wife, Sylvia Larson Howe; son, Philip Matthew and his wife, Lilian Neal; mother, Carol Hagan Howe; sister, Barbara Howe Hogan and husband Galen; aunts, Helen Hagan and Sandra Callinan and her husband, John; uncle, Sonny Webb; nieces, Karen Hogan, Elizabeth Elliott; nephews, John Elliott, Kevin Hogan, and Jason, Jared, and Jamie Howe; and his wife’s siblings and their families.
    He was predeceased by his father, his sister, Rosemary Howe Elliott, and brother, Brent Hagan Howe.
    Funeral services will be held at Dunn Funeral Home 1 p.m. Wed. with Rev. Dale Holden officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon until time of service. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends may make gifts in Mark’s memory to Hospice of Aroostook or Diabetes Research, c/o Dunn Funeral Home, 11 Park Street, Houlton 04730. Online condolences and guest book at dunn funeral.com.