Graveside Service
Obituary of Rita Ethel Howell
Peacefully at her residence, with family by her side, on Sunday, March 20th, 2022, Rita Ethel Howell (nee Williams) of Saint John passed away at the age of 65.
Beloved wife of the late William Thomas Howell (2014).
Rita is survived by her sons Eddie Mullett (Joyce Osborne), Michael Williams (Jennifer) and their 9 nine children, her daughter Shelly Williams (David Masocato) and her children Jennifer Shatford, Brandon Law, Tia-Marie Law, Kristian Williams, Summer Williams, and Lucas Williams.
The many memories of Rita will no doubt be shared with her four great-grandchildren in the years to come.
Besides her parents, the late Ernest and Dorcus Williams (nee Mahoney), Rita was predeceased by her 12 siblings.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brenan’s Funeral Home (634-7424). A Committal Service for Rita will be held on Monday, April 11th, 2022, at Fernhill Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Family and friends are welcome to meet at Brenan’s Funeral Home (111 Paradise Row) at 10:30 AM to process over to the cemetery. Donations in Rita’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Red Cross. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.BrenansFH.com
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