Charles Leighton Howe, 80 of Oxford went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Charles was born on September 18, 1944 in Norway to Marshall (Pat) and Marion (Frothingham) Howe. In 1972, he met and married the love of his life, the former Marilyn Hebert.
Charles faithfully served his country in the United States Navy for 13 years and then went to work at Bath Iron Works, retiring from the shipyard after 31 years. Despite his many responsibilities, he was a dedicated family man, always making time for his wife and children. In his younger years, he enjoyed spending 8 years coaching his sons Little League Teams. Later in life, he supported his grandchildren by attending Boy Scout events, softball games, wrestling meets, hockey games, band, orchestra and choral performances as well as hosting “Grampie Daycare”.
Charles will forever be remembered and missed by his wife of 52 years Marilyn; their 3 children Lisa Jordan and husband Mike, Scott Howe and wife Vicki and Jeffrey Howe and wife Jenn; 7 grandchildren- Brandon and wife Sara Jordan, Rebecca Jordan and partner Joshua Gunnells, Katie Jordan, Sam Howe, Katie Howe, Daniel Howe and Lizzie Howe; 2 great granddaughters Claire and Marilyn Jordan. Charles also leaves behind his sisters -Sharon Kilgore and husband Peter and Becky Lippincott and husband Ryan brother Brad Howe as well as many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews He was predeceased by his parents, brothers David and Raymond and sister Sharlene.
We find comfort in knowing his legacy lives through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared and the memories we will share forever.
Funeral services will be held at the Locke Mills Union Church on Monday October 21st at 11 A.M. with Pastor Sondra Withey officiating. Burial will be in the family lot at York Cemetery
The family suggests for those who wish donations to Andwell Health Partners Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240
Arrangements by Cliff Gray Cremation and Funeral Services, 60 Andrews Road, Bryant Pond.