Obituary of Howard Campbell
<h1>Howard Campbell</h1>
1919 2007
Howard died peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2007 at age 87, after almost 64 years of marriage to Marjorie (Lotan). He was son of the late Henry and Alice Campbell of Melbourne, Ontario. Their three sons, Grant (Wendy) of London; Donald (Susan) of Detroit; and Stewart (Sandy) of Cambridge; along with six grandchildren, (Stephen (Dana) of Dunedin, FLA; Scott (Danusia) of Ottawa; Katie (Matt), Andrew (Katie) all of Detroit; Jessica and Christopher, of Cambridge); and great grandchildren (Evan and Ryan (Dunedin); and Connor (Ottawa)) were the light of his life. Three sisters, Ina (Olde), Doris (King) and Mildred (Beattie), and one brother Gordon, predeceased him. Sister Isabelle Glaves lives in Brantford.
Howard spent five years in the RCAF, but most of his life was engaged in the plastics industry, having created Campbell Containers in Kitchener and Campbell Films in Orillia. He was a charter member and building chairman of Parkminster United Church in the early 1960's, and continued to maintain a stong involvement with the church until his death.
His 20 year association with the Rotary Club in Orillia was a most important part of his life. After his return to Kitchener, he spent many years with the Business and Professional Men's Club. Leisure time was spent golfing, curling, creating wood work masterpieces, and fixing whatever needed fixing; but bridge was most important of all, a game he excelled at and played whenever the opportunity arose. He will be fondly remembered by all of his nieces and nephews for whom he held a special place as Uncle Howie, the family financial advisor, confidante and supportive friend.
Our sincere thanks to Dr. Pope, Dr. Williamson and the staff at Freeport Hospital and the Community Care Support Workers.
A memorial visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service and reception will be held at Parkminster United Church, 275 Erb Street East, Waterloo on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place.
Condolences for the family and donations to Parkminster United Church may be arranged through the funeral home, 519.745.8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Howard, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning program by the funeral home.
