David C. Howe

David C. Howe, 72, of Nashua, and formerly of Hudson, NH and Chester, NH, passed away suddenly at home Saturday, May 18, 2024. He was the husband of Mary Ann (Dion) Howe, to whom he was married for 52 years. Born and raised in Lynn, MA, Mr. Howe attended Alvirne High School in Hudson. He worked for more than two decades as an auto body technician and later as auto body shop manager at Gateway Volkswagen in Nashua. He was employed most recently in automotive sales at Werner Mazda in Manchester, NH. An avid trout fisherman and hunter, David was a longstanding member of Lone Pine Hunters Club in Hollis, NH. For many years, he especially enjoyed making annual deer hunting excursions with friends in South Carolina. In his retirement, he used his creative talents to fashion homemade bird baths, and looked forward to yearly vacations with his wife, children, and grandchildren in Siesta Key, FL, where he could be found grilling, relaxing in the pool, and swimming in the ocean. At home, his beloved hobbies included landscaping his yard, playing board games, and cooking meals for family and friends. Most of all, he enjoyed admiring the view of his garden oasis from the back yard swing with his wife. He was known by those who loved him for his generosity, quick wit and sense of humor, and handiness around the house and garage. In his own words, "There is no problem too small or too large that I can't solve, because I am Papa." The son of the late Ralph E. and Cora E. Howe of Hudson, he is survived by his wife Mary; daughters Maureen A. Granger and companion James Villemaire of Hudson, and Kelley A. Paquin and companion Craig Adrian of Bedford, NH; brothers Ralph Howe Jr. of Litchfield, NH, and Stephen M. Howe of Virginia Beach, VA; and grandchildren Samuel J. Paquin of Nashua, Thomas S. Granger of Hudson, Elise M. Paquin of Clarksville, TN, and Lilah B. Paquin of Bedford; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, and neighbors. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd from 4pm - 7pm in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, 50 Ferry St. in Hudson. A Service of Remembrance with prayers will be held at 10am on Thursday, May 23rd in the Dumont-Sullivan Funeral Home, followed by burial in Saint Patrick Cemetery in Hudson.