Kenneth B. Howe Jr., 74, of Manchester beloved husband of Betty (Nordfors) Howe passed away Sunday October 4, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Kenneth was born on March 26,1941 son of the late Kenneth B. Howe Sr., and Helen (Skinner) Mederios and had lived in Manchester for most of his life. Kenneth served his country proudly with the United States Marine Corps and prior to retiring he was owner / operator of Howe Construction Company for more than 20 years. In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by 2 sons Kenneth B. Howe III of Manchester, Joseph Howe and Michelle Tischoefer of Florida, 3 daughters Stori Beckwith and her husband Jim of Franklin, Shelly Jensen of Vernon, Kendra Byers and John Agor of Manchester, 9 grandchildren a sister Darlene Buchman of Granby, and 3 nieces. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a sister Beverly Higgins. Services will be private and there are no calling hours. Holmes Funeral Home Manchester is in care of arrangements. To sign the online guest book please visit
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