Funeral Notice
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A celebration for the life of John Howe will be held at Tuckers Funerals, 68-74 Hope Street, Geelong West, on Tuesday 2nd of April at 2pm prior to a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of John may be made to Community First Development. Envelopes will be available at the Chapel, or please visit https://www.communityfirstdevelopment.org.au/donate
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Heartfelt condolences to Pauline, Jennifer and the Howe extended family. Congratulations on a lovely service that brought back great memories of John. I first met John early in the 1970s when he was in the Physics Division of the then Defence Standards Laboratories, Maribyrnong. Later in the 1970s, I became part of the Laboratories Explosives Instrumentation Group that he headed. John was a wonderful gentleman whom I greatly respected and admired; he was a great mentor and role model. As reflected on during the service, he was a caring and loving family man. That caring nature was very much evident in his work role as a team leader. My wife Kathleen and I greatly appreciated the hospitality of John and Pauline on the occasions we stayed at their Mount Beauty holiday house (ca.1980) and at their Newlands Arm house in 2010. At Newlands Arm, I was privileged to sail in his beloved Couta boat and to fish with him from his tinnie in the mouth of the Mitchell River. We also fondly remember the Christmas parties at John and Pauline’s house at Strathmore. His was a life well lived and it was an honour to have known him. A workmate and friend, now at rest.
A beautiful service. John, you did so much for science and I always enjoyed organising your travel for trials and overseas visits. My friend Michelle and I always enjoyed our ski trips to Falls Creek. RIP Condolences to the family.
Beautiful Jenny,
Sending you love.
The ceremony of your dad’s passing was perfect.
We have so many childhood memories of your dad , mum Nicole and you .. and we hold them so dearly.
It’s such a sad time .
Stay strong beautiful friend.
Sue,Liz & Joan xxx♥️🙏🏻John Howe, A great work mate of Fred Whitty and dear friend of Judy, Fred and Family.
Thanks for the memories.
Our sympathies to Pauline, Jenny and Family.
Judy WhittyJohn was an important person in my work life that made a real impression on me. He always ran an efficient team but knew the value of good friendships. RIP John
Pauline and Jennifer and Richard, along with Olivia, Michael and boys and Hamish, please accept our condolences on the passing of John.
A gentleman at rest.
Maureen and family