Martin (Marty) Howe, 57, died peacefully on Jan. 18 in Bellingham, Wash. following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 27, 1953 in Winthrop, Mass. Son of the late Paula B. Howe and Ross Howe. Originally from Clinton and a 1973 graduate of Morgan High School, Marty loved to travel and called many parts of the country home including Alaska and most recently Washington.

He is survived by a brother Robert Howe and his wife Janet of Ft. Myers, Fla., sisters Merry Howe and her husband Paul Sutherland, Priscilla Howe of Bradenton, Fla., Louise Howe of East Haven, and Jeannette Beauvais and her husband Joe Beauvais of Clinton. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews along with many cousins, aunts, and uncles. He will be sadly missed by his friends and family.

A graveside service was held on Jan. 20 in Ferndale, Wash. Online condolences may be sent to www.GoodStewardFunerals.org. Memorial contributions may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 East Chestnut Street, Suite 1A, Bellingham, WA, 98225.