Margaret Ann Howard (2 May 1941 - 16 May 2022)

happy memories of student days

Fond memories of a valued colleague

Ann was a kind gentle special person with a lot of love for everybody. We often remember and talk with great fondness of the happy times we shared all together. She will be in our hearts forever.
Thinking of you James and family with deepest sympathy,
Angela and Gerry.

In loving memory of Ann Howard

I will always remember Ann with much love. She was a kind and lovely lady and I have so many wonderful and happy memories of her.
Those that touch our lives, stay in our hearts forever and Ann is one of those people.
Sending my deepest sympathy and love to James and family xx

Ann was a dear friend for over 60 years. We met as students at the Royal Free, and later became roommates for a while in Hampstead. Those were happy years. We shared a love of music and attended concerts and theatre together. Ann had a quiet demeanor but always seemed happy and content. I never heard her raise her voice in anger or say an unkind word. She was kind, generous and supportive. After qualifying we went our separate ways for a while, but reconnected when she settled down in Nottingham with Richard, near to my family home. I always enjoyed visiting her and was honoured and delighted when she asked me to be godmother to her second son, James. I have many happy memories of watching both boys grow up into successful adults, with families of their own. Ann was a devoted mother and very proud of her boys. She and Richard were pillars of the community, active in Rotary and fund raising projects. They enjoyed caravanning holidays with family and friends. Ann enjoyed keeping in touch with old friends from the Free at annual Clinical Days and regular reunions, when we always shared a hotel room and, after Ann moved into The Firs, we often travelled down together. She suffered tragic losses, first Richard, and then son Mark, but managed to keep going without feeling sorry for herself. She accepted her memory lapses with equanimity and managed them intelligently. She was very family orientated and adored her 'boys', both sons and grandsons. She had many friends, and was loved by all. We all valued her friendship tremendously. My daughter Jacqui knew her as Auntie Ann when a child and was very fond of her. We will all miss her dreadfully; she will never be forgotten, but will remain in our hearts forever. Jacqui and I send sincere condolances and love to James and the rest of the family.

In memory of Ann Howard.