Maurice Anthony Howard, of Louisville, formerly of New Haven, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Maurice was sustained through his life by his deep spiritual faith and was an active member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church for 92 years. He was a US Marine veteran of WW II and retired from the Bank of New Haven. He was born January 31, 1924, the son of the late Ivo & Emma Dawson Howard. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Eloise Head Howard; a son, Anthony Howard; and a sister, Mary Howard Baldwin. He is survived by his children, JoAnn (Mike) Ritchie, Emma Howard (Mike Cassady), Alan Howard, Elizabeth Tharp (Shaunty), Maureen Mitchell (Rick), Michelle Shaw (Joel) and Susan Kronk (Dan); a sister, Myra Forrester; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Chris Lubecke, the Rev. Scott Wimsett and Deacon Steven Bowling officiating. Burial will be in St. Catherine of Alexanderia Catholic Church Cemetery with full military rites with the Marion County Honor Guard officiating. There will be a prayer service Thursday, December 22, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of the William R. Rust Funeral Home with Deacon Steven Bowling officiating. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, December 22, and 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, until the time of the service at William R. Rust Funeral Home, 167 N. Main St. in New Haven. Due to the constraint of the season, the bereavement room will not be open. If you are unable to join us, please enjoy your families and keep us in your prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests all donations to be made to St. Catherine of Alexandria Academy 413 First St., New Haven, KY 40051. William Rust Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Maurice Anthony Howard, of Louisville, formerly of New Haven, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016, at his residence with his loving family by his side. Maurice was sustained through his life by his deep spiritual faith and was an active member of St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church for 92 years. He was a US Marine veteran of WW II and retired from the Bank of New Haven. He was born January 31, 1924, the son of the late Ivo & Emma Dawson Howard. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Eloise Head Howard; a son, Anthony Howard; and a sister, Mary Howard Baldwin. He is survived by his children, JoAnn (Mike) Ritchie, Emma Howard (Mike Cassady), Alan Howard, Elizabeth Tharp (Shaunty), Maureen Mitchell (Rick), Michelle Shaw (Joel) and Susan Kronk (Dan); a sister, Myra Forrester; 14 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2016, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Catholic Church in New Haven with the Rev. Chris Lubecke, the Rev. Scott Wimsett and Deacon Steven Bowling officiating. Burial will be in St. Catherine of Alexanderia Catholic Church Cemetery with full military rites with the Marion County Honor Guard officiating. There will be a prayer service Thursday, December 22, at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of the William R. Rust Funeral Home with Deacon Steven Bowling officiating. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Thursday, December 22, and 8:30 a.m. Friday, December 23, until the time of the service at William R. Rust Funeral Home, 167 N. Main St. in New Haven. Due to the constraint of the season, the bereavement room will not be open. If you are unable to join us, please enjoy your families and keep us in your prayers. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests all donations to be made to St. Catherine of Alexandria Academy 413 First St., New Haven, KY 40051. William Rust Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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