Nina Howard

SHREWSBURY-Nina Jane Howard, 64, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Natick, passed away Sunday, July 3 in the Rose Monahan Hospice House.

She leaves her companion, Scott Robertson of Rutland, VT; a brother, Guy Howard and his wife, Carol of New Town, CT; two sisters, Deborah Howard and her husband, Roger deBruyn of Brimfield, MA and Pamela Howard of Barnstable; nieces and nephews Ryan Pitcher, Justin Pitcher, Jonathan Pitcher and wife Abigail, Sarah Worley and husband Alex, David Howard and wife Emily and Laura Herrmann and husband Greg;  eight grand-nieces and nephews; step-daughter Meghan Mathews, husband Chris and their son Noah along with many, many lifelong friends. Nina also leaves behind her friend since she was 5, Julie Merrill-Wisell, whose aid she appreciated as invaluable, and her group of high school friends; Maureen Carlamagno, Fran Tosccano, Joan Spind and Terri Grimes.  She was born in Southington, CT, daughter of the late William and Jane (Gullberg) Howard.  Nina was predeceased by a sister, Myra Jane Howard, of South Windsor, CT.  

With her beautiful smile and her wit, Nina made friends wherever she went, and they all were friends for life.  Through her childhood and her career, she has kept countless friends.  In 2016, Nina found what was her dream job, working for Jordan’s Furniture in Natick.  The friends she made there became like family to her, and the generosity and assistance they gave her through her illness was extraordinary.  She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Worcester. Nina loved exploring the beaches of New England, particularly Cape Cod, taking day-long foliage rides in Vermont, and Scott’s dog, River.  

Visiting Hours are Monday, July 11, from 5 to 7pm at Callahan, Fay & Caswell Life Celebration Home, 61 Myrtle St., Worcester. A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 12 at 11am in the First Baptist Church, 111 Park Ave.  A private burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, Nina would ask you to make a donation to your favorite charity in her memory.