With heartfelt sorrow the family announces the passing of Howard on March 30, 2008 at Groves Memorial Community Hospital in Fergus, in his 56th year. Loving dad to Nicole and Matthew, and step children Michelle and Charlene. Caring brother to Shirley Robinson, Edna (Joe) Gordon, Margo Rogers, Bob (Sue), Bill, Jack, and Debbie (Art) Ham. Predeceased by his parents Tom and Edith, daughters Tammy and Shelley, brothers Ron and Ted. Howard’s family will receive friends at the Graham. A. Giddy Funeral Home, 280 St. David St.S, Fergus on Tuesday, April 1 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. An evening service will be held on Wednesday, April 2 at 6pm in the funeral home chapel. Donations in memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to Groves Memorial Community Hospital Palliative Care through the funeral home. (519) 843-3100 grahamgiddyfh.com