Michael F Howard

New Durham NH-Michael F. Howard,66, of Middleton Rd died Tuesday October 17, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.Born July 15, 1951 in Rochester NH he is the son of the late Alfred and Cecile (Maxfield) HowardMichael has lived in New Durham since 1986 after moving from Gonic , NH. He was recently employed as a heavy equipment operator for American Excavator and spent 33 years with Park Construction. His greatest love was his family, home and gardening. He was a past member of Farmington Fish and Game Club in New Durham. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including astronomy, muzzleloader hunting and archery, competitive shooting and fishing.Members of his family include his wife, Linda (Sinclair) Howard of New Durham, his son, John Howard of New Durham, his daughter, Andrea Howard of Somersworth, his brother, Richard Howard of Farmington, his sisters; Mary Wigmore of Cohasset MA and Elaine Sinclair of Lebanon ME. He is predeceased by his brothers; Paul Howard SR and Alfred Howard JR. In lieu of flowers, donations to support the Mount Washington Observatory, PO Box 2310, 2779 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH 03860 Funeral services will be held Saturday October 21st at 12pm with visitation to be held from 10:30 to noon in the chapel of the R.M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 South Main St, Rochester NH 03867 To sign an online guest book please visit us at www.edgerlyfh.com or find us on Facebook.