Eleanor Adele Marie Howe

Jan. 18, 1913-Nov. 9, 2008

Mrs. Eleanor Adele Marie Howe, 95, passed peacefully away in her sleep on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at the Sterling House in Goldsboro. Eleanor was born in Concord, N.H. on Jan.18, 1913, to the late Frederick and Annie Hook of Concord, NH. She was married to the late Morey G. Howe, a pharmacist and original owner of Howe's Pharmacy in Goffstown, N.H.

Mrs. Howe is survived by her daughters, Dianne Allgaier and husband LtCol (Ret) William A. Allgaier III of Goldsboro, NC, Dr. Samantha E. Payne and husband Dr. Dan Payne of Hilo, HI, Adria H. Johnson and husband Kenneth R. Johnson of Elsah, IL and Ogunquit, ME; her seven grandchildren, Debra L. Allgaier of Clayton, Jennifer M. Herr of Brandon, FL, Dr. Jessica D. Payne of Cambridge, MA, Jamin T. Johnson and wife Julie of Eagan, MN, Nicholas H. Johnson of Elsah, IL, David J. Gagne Jr. and wife Tsugiko of Hilo, HI, Kimberly L. Howe of Cambridge, MA; and one great grandchild, Benjamin M. Johnson of Eagan, MN.

Mrs. Howe was preceded in death by her daughter Moreen Howe.

Mrs. Howe was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She had a joyful outlook on life and a great sense of humor. She enjoyed gardening and loved tennis, skiing, skating, and the beach. Her favorite place was the Marginal Way, an ocean walk between Ogunquit and Perkin's Cove, Maine. She was a member of First Church of Christ Scientist in Manchester, NH, and attended the Christian Science Church in Kinston, NC.

The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of Sterling House for their devoted care over the past five years.

Arrangements are being handled by Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Goldsboro. A private memorial service will be held in New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.