1925 - 2019
Visitation
September 27, 20194:00PM - 8:00PM
Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St. N.Chelmsford, MA 01863
Funeral
September 28, 201910:00AM
Dolan Funeral Home 106 Middlesex St. N.Chelmsford, MA 01863
Mrs. Ann L. Howe (Butori, MacMillan) passed away peacefully September 21, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Ann would have celebrated her 94th Birthday on September 29, 2019.
Loving wife of the late Robert M. Howe, with whom she shared a home in Lowell, MA.
Dedicated wife of the late Martin E. MacMillan whom she was predeceased by in 1978.
Oldest daughter of the late Dominick and Helen Butori, survived by one sister Helen Ferriman of Revere, MA.
She is survived by her four children, daughter Ann (MacMillan) Lepore and son-in-law Steve of Buzzards Bay, MA. Son, Martin E. MacMillan of Lowell, MA (and his late wife Aisha). Son, William E. MacMillan and daughter-in-law Tina of Wells, Vermont. Daughter Marguerite (Howe) and son-in-law Bob Vasquez of Somerville, MA.
In addition to her children she is survived by six grand-children and their spouses. Stephen (Debbie), David (Jennifer), Maryann (Robert), Jessica (Rui), Laura (Paul), and Kristen (Aaron). Nineteen great-grand children, four great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ann (Ma, Nana, Gammy) was an Avid bowler continuing to bowl into her nineties. She loved gardening and spending time in her yard with their dogs. Ann was also a supporter of the Nashua Humane Society. As the family matriarch (Queen), she always gave her love, support and strength to everyone she encountered. Her family recipes were some of the finest, most notable her famous “Pot Roast”, “Potato Salad”, “Stuffed Peppers” and so many more. She was truly a remarkable woman and will be deeply missed.
Visiting hours will be Friday September 27th, 4:00PM to 8:00PM at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 Middlesex St., Chelmsford, MA. A funeral service will be celebrated at the Funeral Home on Saturday, at 10:00AM. Burial will follow in Boxford Village Cemetery, Boxford, MA. Donations in her name may be made to South Coast VNA or to the Nashua Humane Society. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Julie Breadmore
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Ann such a beautiful woman! Would kindly help do Anything from talking making food or just being there for you. Lots of good memories I have! Absolutely the best maker of potato salad !
Love you Ann and now you get to be with Robert! No suffering!
Much love
Julie Breadmore
Kristen
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Thank you Auntie! Love you!
Marguerite
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Thank you Julie, Our Moms were the best and they spent many happy times together. XO
Julie Breadmore
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Yes, they were the best! So many many happy memories together! My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time! Bless you all and love all of you! Xo.
Love
Julie
Peggi Breen
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Ann was a very special Lady in my life I will never forget her or her family and how they always treated me as family too and my children. How she loved her family and her Grandchildren and how I loved her cooking will always remember our Friday lunches with our Toast White Cream Sauce and Asparagus and our Lasagna dinners at my home with her Marguerite. I really don’t know what I would of done if not for dear Ann as considered her my 2nd. Mom. And she was right there too anytime. I will miss the special Thursdays we had watching our Knots Landing together. Ann you were so loved by all and will be forever missed. God Bless you and rest in Peace now. Forever in my heart. Love Peggi XO
Marguerite Gropp
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Thank you Peggi ❤
Lyn richard
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Life Well Lived
A life well lived is a precious gift
Of hope and strength and grace,
From someone who has made our world
A brighter, better place
It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad
With smiles and sometimes tears,
With friendships formed and good times shared And laughter through the years.
A life well lived is a legacy
Of joy and pride and pleasure,
A living, lasting memory
Our grateful hearts will treasure
– Author Unknown
Dearest Auntie you certainly did make our world a brighter place and I will cherish all the memories I hold dear to my heart that you have given me R.I.P. Love you always Lynnie ❤️
Marguerite Gropp
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❤❤❤
Sarah Ahearn
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So sorry to hear. Love to you Marty and your Family. ❤️❤️
Ken Taylor
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Mrs Mac, thanks for putting up with us in the early seventies,you will be missed. Kenny.
Kathleen Gill
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Dear Marguerite & Family, Ann will be forever in our hearts. She is an amazing women and we will miss her terribly. The neighborhood won’t be the same without our Ann. All our Love, Mal and Katie
Marguerite Gropp
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❤❤❤
Robbie Barnes
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My condolences to Ann’s family – the neighborhood won’t be the same without her smiling face.
Peace,
Robbie (Gill) Barnes
Marguerite Gropp
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Thank you
David Pincence (Deb Pincence 1959-2018)
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With so many wonderful years of bowling with you at Brunswick, your memory will live forever in our hearts and minds. I’ll bowl a 300 for you this week….ok I’ll do me best. The visits for tea and enjoying time with Bob and his train sets in the basement and reliving new stories that you told us as we moved from room to room. We love you and miss you always. XXXXXXXXXXXX
Marguerite Gropp
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Thank you Dave ?