Robert Howarth

Robert Howarth, 91, of Portsmouth, RI died on March 27 in Middletown, RI. He was he husband of the late Shirley Mae Howarth.Born on November 20, 1926 in Tottington, in the county of Lancaster, England, he was the son of the late Esther and Samuel Howarth.He attended grade school in Tiverton, RI, and Durfee High School, in Fall River, MA. He was in the US Navy during World War II, serving in Newfoundland and the Pacific theater.He spent his career working for Mason's Furniture Company, in Fall River, transitioning for a short time to Cabot House Furniture.He was predeceased by his parents and his wife, he was also predeceased by his sister Ada Pedro, and his brothers Frank, Joseph and David Howarth.He is survived by his daughters Lynn Rafferty and Lee Ferreira, and her husband Bill. Three grandsons also survive him: Ashley Gardiner and his wife Erin, Rob McPheeters and his wife Katherine Moody, and Brian McPheeters and his wife Shelley. He is survived by eleven grandchildren as well. Relatives and friends may visit with the family Saturday Morning from 10:00AM to 11:00AM.His funeral will be held Saturday, March 31, 2018 at 11:00AM in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI, burial will follow in Portsmouth Cemetery, Turnpike Avenue.Rather than sending flowers, please consider making a donation to Visiting Nurse Home and Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Cemetery Details Portsmouth Cemetery Turnpike Ave Portsmouth, RI, 02871 Visitation MAR 31. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com Service MAR 31. 11:00 AM Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI, US, 02871 info@memorialfuneralhome.com http://www.connorsfuneralhome.com