Passed away at the North Country Hospital in Newport on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the age of 70. Loving friend of Sandra Waddington and cherished father of: Daniel (Heather), D.C. (Danielle) and Allen; Dear grandfather of: Adam, Michael, Branden, Eric, Isaiah, Andrew, Connor, Abigail, and Rylan. Howard will also be sadly missed by his brothers: Gordon (Margaret), Bill and Donald; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 /www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Friday, April 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The service will be held in the Bible Baptist Church, 183 Elm St., Derby Line, Vermont on Saturday April 25 at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Richard Daniels officiating , followed by interment in the Griffin Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the North Country Hospital, 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, Vermont 05855 or the Canadian Cancer Society 3330 King St. West, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1L 1C9 would be greatly acknowledged by the family.