Alexander Howat's Obituary
Alexander Howat, age 64, of Lewes, DE died Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Mr. Howat was born in Chester, PA, son of Helen (Getz) Howat and the late John Howat.
Mr. Howat was formerly of Chester and Eddystone, PA, relocating to Sussex County three years ago. He had been employed as a spray painter for Boeing Aeronautics in Ridley Township, PA for 30 years, retiring in 2003.
He was a member of American Legion Post #777 in Crumlynne, PA and American Legion Post #844 in Eddystone, PA. He enjoyed fishing, boating and horse racing, and was devoted to his dog "Spanky".
In addition to his mother, Helen Howat of Lima, PA, Mr. Howat is survived by his wife of 35 years Ruth E. (McKinley) Howat; 2 stepsons: Steven Sharp of Camden, DE and Thomas Sharp of Swedesboro, NJ; a brother John Howat of Lester, PA; and 4 step-grandchildren.
Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Delaware County S.P.C. A. Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.
On-line condolences may be sent to: [email protected].
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