Katharine Irene Howard Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Katharine Irene Howard of Rochester, New Hampshire, born in Kittery, Maine, who passed away at the age of 81, on March 30, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Katharine Irene Howard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Colby and Irene Colby; her sister Lyn; her son Douglas; her former husband Bob; her husband Michael; and her stepsister Jeanne.

She is survived by: her pets, Happy and Sparky; her children, James Chandler (Robin) of Kittery, ME, Michele Howard of Sitt, CO and Tina Merchant (Temple) of Rochester; her stepsister Judy Nadreau (Bob); her grandchildren, Megan, Cassandra, Dakotah, Jameson, Sawyer, Peggy, Cameron and Justin; her brothers, Perry and Philip; and her friends, Carol, Diane and Joyce.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Women's Alzheimer's Movement with Cleaveland Clinic.