Peter Howe (8 Nov 1944 - 9 Jul 2023)

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Southend Crematorium 654 Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
17th Aug 2023
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10.40am
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In loving memory of Peter Howe who sadly passed away on 9th July 2023

My husbands life was full of love, joy, fun and laughter. He had a good life, enjoyed life and embraced it till the end. He was a very good, generous and loving husband who always puts his loved ones in the Center of his life. He was a good son who loved his parents Wesley and Betty and cared and looked after them till the end. He was very helpful when it comes to my sister Merlinda especially if she had hospital appointments as he would always push her wheelchair as I couldn’t lift it out from the car or even push her. He never fails to ring his daughter Loretta asking how her day was and always gets an update on the grandchildren be it Abigail, Scott, Michael or Robert.
He enjoyed playing outdoor bowls and belonged to Belfairs Bowls Club for the longest time and was honoured to be president and captain several years until he can no longer play. His life at the time centred on bowls, then arsenal then me third. I would joke about this but he always says, I’m wrong, I am number one all the time so he says. He also was a member of South Essex Koi Club which we both enjoyed having a koi pond ourselves at the time.
Peter was friendly and had many friends, and was always chatty. We would go out and he would recognise people and have a chat, at one point I said, you would make a good councillor as you never stop talking.
He loved his holidays, we travelled a lot from the Far East, Australia, the Mediterranean but he loved going back with me to visit my family back in Manila. He gets so pampered by my mother and gets everything he needs . My brother Jess and his son JM would take turns in driving him around from morning till night wherever he wants to go. My sister Maryann cooks all his favourite food, my brother in law Bob, takes him to his favourite pub/restaurant because there is a day where Elvis rocks the night. and the audiences get to sing. I know he wants to get up and sing but to embarrass. He was welcomed by a group of elite men in the Philippines who were lawyers, managers of banks, a brigadier on an American ship but when they sit on the table with their beers and tapas they are all equal . We were booked to fly December and was looking forward to seeing them again.
I am sad, lonely and I and my stepdaughter together with our grandchildren and friends will miss him so much. He was loved and we will always hold him dear in our hearts and the numerous photos and videos will keep me going till I meet him again. I won’t say goodbye my darling but I hope to see you and hold you again on the other side

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Keith Taylor wrote

It was very sad to learn of Peter's demise.
I have known Peter for over 60 years. We go back to Hollyfield School and 2nd Tolworth Scouts.
He was a very good friend and one of my longest continuing friends. Since Peter moved to Leigh on Sea with Maria contact has mostly been by telephone discussing Arsenal reminiscing. At one time we regularly went to Arsenal together.
In those days Peter worked as a fishmonger.
Later he joined the fire service.
We shared many a pint over the years and visited music venues, speedway and ice hockey.
It was good Peter found happiness with Maria and they have shared many good years together.
He will be much missed, however with many good memories will be forever remembered.
Keith & Carol Taylor

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  • Hi Keith, thank you for your kind words, he is with me. I terribly miss him so much. I will never get over the hurt I am feeling. See you at the funeral this Thursday

    Posted by Maria on 15/08/2023 Report abuse
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Yvonne Emmerton donated £10 in memory of Peter

My dear Maria I am so sad that you have lost Peter, he was a good man who you loved so dearly. I hope that all the happy memories you made together get you through life without him. My love to you. Love Eve ❤️ xxx

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Tina Snelling donated £10 in memory of Peter

In loving memory of Peter heartfelt condolences from Tina you will be deeply missed.

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  • Thank you Tina, although you have only heard his voice on the phone thanking you or just to say Hi. He did say you were very good and looked after my welfare. Thank you for all your support and phone calls to check if I’m ok. I truly appreciate you so much.

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Alan Worboys donated £50 in memory of Peter

So sorry to hear of Peters passing . I always looked forward to seeing him at the koi club meetings and greatly enjoyed our most interesting conversations and his views on a variety of subjects . Peter will be greatly missed . My sincere condolences to Maria and the other members of their family .
Alan Worboys

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  • Thank you Alan for your kind words. I miss him so much and really hard without him. I’m taking one day at a time

    Posted by Maria on 25/07/2023 Report abuse
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Elaine Collins wrote

Dearest Maria l was so saddened to hear the loss of your beloved Peter thinking of you and all the family xx

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  • Thank you Elaine, I am struggling to cope because I see him everywhere and feel him. One day at a time, I know he is looking after me wherever he is

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Ollie Raby donated £50 in memory of Peter

May you rest in peace Peter. Deepest sympathy to the whole family.

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  • Thank you my dearest Ollie. Thank you for your company when I needed it. Peter would have appreciated that

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Michael Carter wrote

Dear Maria I’m so sorry hear about Peter passing he certainly was a lovely man for the few years that I’ve known him, me & Irene send our condolences and sorry to say we cannot attend the Funeral as we are away to Warners on holiday that week. We will be thinking of you and all the family xxx

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  • Hi Mick, thank you both. That is absolutely fine. No worries. I am taking it slowly and taking charge of everything now and I think he would be proud of me as he was worried about leaving me. But he is no longer in pain and I will be with him at some point. I miss him terribly

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We will miss you so much Peter, thank you for always looking out for me & Teddie xxxx

We will miss you so much Peter, thank you for always looking out for me & Teddie xxxx

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  • Oh Mad, I adore this picture. Peter loves you to bits and Teddie. Nothing will change and we will still meet up for lunch. I’m flying to be with my family that evening on the day of the funeral. Mom wants me to come home for a week to recuperate but we will meet up together with your mom when I’m back and settled

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Yolanda Smith wrote

Peter was one of our best friends. Very kind, accommodating, hospitable, generous, and a True Gentleman. We will miss him dearly. May the blessings of a good life lived follow you into heaven. Sleep in Peace Peter

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  • Thank you Yolly, I am missing him terribly and not a day since he passed I think about him and feel him. Life will never be the same for me. He was my life

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  • Such a sweet photo. I miss him so much I find myself crying every time.

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Rita Dowden wrote

You’re at peace now Peter 🙏🙏🥰🥰

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  • Thank you Rita and Steve. Its so hard losing the person you love the most. I feel alone but i feel him every where. Thank you

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Raffy Callanta wrote

Rest in peace Peter. 🙏

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  • Thank you Raffy, he was planning to go back to Manila this December, we even have our tickets already.

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mary ann feliciano wrote

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay, a golden heart stopped beating, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes “the best”. It’s sad you had to go, your leaving caused such pain but you were so very special. We will never forget you, and I know we have been blessed to have you because you were the best. EARTH’S LOSS IS HEAVEN’S GAiN.

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  • Thank you sis. I loved him and miss him so much.

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Victoria Sydney-Smith wrote

Peter was such a lovely generous kind man to all that he met. He had a special soft spot for my daughter Maddison & granddaughter Teddie and they loved him to. He will be so missed.

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  • Thank you Vic,he did,he was so fond of you, Neil, Mad and Teddie. I will always be your friend

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  • Maria we are here for you to help you mend my dearest friend xxx

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  • Wesley and Betty Howe, Peters parents on their wedding day. Such a beautiful couple

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