Wesley Howlett

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• Eby ID Number: 00002-212.4000
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farming
• Residence: 1911, Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregation
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregrational
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, own farm

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WESLEY HOWLETT

Following an illness of two months, Wesley Howlett, 67, of Colborne St., Elora, died Sunday at his residence. He was born March 31, 1886, at the farm home near Elmira, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Howlett. His marriage to Hilda Bowman, who survives him, took place September 17, 1913 in West Montrose. A member of the Elora United Church, he was active in Sunday school work. Also surviving are three sons, Dr. James Morris of Detroit, Rev. Floyd, a missionary in Japan, and Ralph of West Montrose; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Hamilton of Hanover and Mrs. Salome Shoemaker of West Montrose and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence and burial was in West Montrose Cemetery. Rev. T. J. Rees of Elora officiated, assisted by Rev. W. M. B. Metcalfe of Elmira. The body was at the residence.

Wesley married Hilda F. Bowman 17 Sep 1913, West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Hilda (daughter of Clemens Derstine Bowman and Charlotte Alice "Lottie" Peterson) was born 29 Aug 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971; was buried , West Montrose United Cemetery, West Montrose, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Maurice Howlett
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314173
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314174
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Congregational

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Life of the late Rev. Floyd Howlett celebrated 10 years after his death

Peterborough This Week

Thursday, July 18, 2013
On Friday night, many will be gathering at Millennium Park to celebrate the life of Rev. Floyd Howlett. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Silver Bean Cafe.

It seems hard to believe that Rev. Howlett died a decade ago. He was a remarkable leader who always put social justice ahead of self interest. He was a champion for gay rights long before that cause became socially acceptable. He was a very vocal peace activist and one of the founders of the local Kawartha Ploughshares peace movement.

When some questioned who contemporary churches -- especially those professing to honour "The Prince of Peace" -- are not more prominent in speaking for this cause, Rev. Howlett explained that in the contemporary world many interests benefit from war and faith leaders who speak out strongly against it can jeopardize their employment and their future.

But that didn't stop Floyd, who was in the front lines at every rally against poverty, every rally for decent housing, every rally against injustice, every rally for peace and brotherhood. My most enduring image of him will always be watching him struggle over snow banks with his oxygen tank in tow when he was in the final months of his life but still always present at the weekly peace rallies at Confederation Park.

Rev. Howlett was not a loud dominating leader but his unwavering courageous support for what he saw as morally right and just will never be forgotten by those who knew and admired him. His wife and family and his many friends continue to work for the ideals he passionately advocated and upheld. His memory will endure as a local hero for peace and justice.

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