Howard --- John E. Jr. of East Dennis formerly of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully March 13, 2010. Cherished and devoted husband of Eleanor M. (Kilduff) Howard, with whom he shared fifty five years of loving marriage. Devoted father of three sons; John E. Howard III and his wife Elizabeth of Dedham, Joseph F. Howard and his wife Jeanne of North Attleboro and Stephen G. Howard and his wife Patricia of Weston. Dear brother of Roseanne Howard - Teplansky and her husband George of Chapel Hill, NC. John is survived by seven wonderful granddaughters; Patrice, Catherine, Bernadette, Kara, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Jillian. Loving uncle of Catharyn Howard - Teplansky of Chapel Hill, NC. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury on Wednesday March 17th at 9:00am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday from 3:00 - 8:00pm. Interment Mt. Calvary cemetery. If desired donations may be made in John's name to the Brain Tumor Center at Massachusetts General Hospital, Yawkey Building, 9th floor, Boston, MA 02114 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home