Howard G. Mowday, Sr., 85, of Honey Brook, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 21, 2010. He was the husband of the late Sarah Lorraine McCoy Mowday. Born in West Caln Township, Chester County, he was the son of the late Sanford and Ethel Leslie Mowday.
A lifelong resident of Chester County, Howard operated Howard Mowday & Son Painting. Down through the years, he also worked for Downingtown Ironworks and Brandywine Metal Fabricators where he had served as Union President with both firms. Lastly, Howard was employed by AAA in maintenance at the Lukens Arc Building.
He is survived by four sons; Gary of Coatesville, Dennis and wife Sherry of Gap, Raymond and wife Jackie of West Caln and Howard "Buck" Jr. and wife Verna of Ronks. 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren and three siblings; Nancy Umile of Wagontown, John Mowday of Sadsburyville and Patricia Mowday of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and one grandson Gary Mowday.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 11:00am from the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, Pa. followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 10:00am to the time of the service.
Online condolences can be respectfully posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Prayers
I am so sorry for your loss. Howd was a special man and will be missed by many. keep your memories close to you heart, he will always be near you.
Love all,
Lillian
Lillian thank you so much for
Lillian thank you so much for your kind words and the planter. Its always nice to know that you can count on family. Thanks for taking care of our Dad while he was at the service. I know that he really appreciated it., Love to you Lillian, and again thanks.
God Bless
Denny, Sherry and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Don & Dottie
I would like to send my
I would like to send my deepest condolences in the loss of your Dad. I remember visiting your family as a child and remember you boys as children. My parents George & Mildred Allison thought alot of your family. Again, my deepest sympathies to you all.
Kathleen Allison
Gary, Jim and Michelle,
Gary, Jim and Michelle,
I am so sorry to have read about your loss. I have very good memories of you Dad/Grandfather from our childhood. Poppops hold a special place in our hearts and I know you will miss him. My thoughts are with you.
Kelly
Thank you Kelly, It is a
Thank you Kelly, It is a great loss but he is in a much better place! Thanks for taking the time to let us know we were in your thoughts. I know you know how this feels! Poppops are great!
Love,
Michelle
Mr. Mowday
Buck/Verna and the Mowday Family:
We are so sorry for your lose. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time, but know that your father is in a happier place with the Lord........Tim & Jo Ann Griffith
I would like to extend my
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family in the loss of your father. I remember your Mother and Father well and you boys as children when we visited with my parents Mildred and George Allison. May God comfort you.