Obituaries

Longtime Fair Havenite, Myrtle Howard, Dies at 94

Services were Sunday


Former longtime Fair Havenite Myrtle Howard, most recently of Shrewsbury, passed away on Nov. 23 at 94.

A devoted wife and mother of eight, according to legacy.com, Myrtle was predeceased by: her parents, her husband, Clinton Howard; and three children, Donald Howard, Phyllis Johnson, and Joan Lewis.

She is survived by: her five children, Robert Howard, Evelyn Perkins and husband Jason, Craig Howard, Christina Howard, and Cervin Howard and wife Michelle; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, according to legacy.com.

"Her vibrant presence will truly be missed by all," the obituary said.

A viewing and service were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. The interment will be held at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls. Childs Funeral Home, Red Bank, was in charge of arrangements.




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