Edison Howatson Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Edison Howatson (Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edison Howatson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Howatson and Theresa Howatson (MacNeil). He is survived by: his brothers, Cyril Howatson and Tom Aucoin; his siblings' children, Robert Reid, Wayne Brown, Ann Marie Howatson and Debbie Wells; his siblings-in-law, Gordon MacDonald, Kevin O'Driscoll, Billy Johnston, Sarah and Sandra Johnston; his parents-in-law, Mary Margaret and George Johnston; his wife Agnes Howatson (Johnston); his children, Colleen Brown (Howatson) and Tommy Johnston; his grandchildren, Jamie Brown, Justin Brown and Mariska Brown (Logan Rose); his great grandchildren, Hunter and Hayley Brown; his siblings, Annie Reid (George), Muriel MacDonald, Shirley O'Driscoll, Linda Flemming (George), Pam Dandy (Neil), Bobby Howatson (Veronica) and Gordie Howatson (Darlene); his sisters-in-law, Stella Howatson (Bruce), Yvonne Poole (Bill) and Mary Aucoin; Shyla Croft.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home (635 Main St, Sydney Mines, NS B1V2Y4). A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A committal service will be held on Sunday, October 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Lakeside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hayley's Fund, (https://epilepsymaritimes.org) a financial assistance program run by the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes for individuals and families affected by epilepsy in Atlantic Canada. To donate, please visit the Epilepsy Association of the Maritimes website or contact them directly and specify Hayley's Fund as the recipient.
