Merrilee F. Howard Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Merrilee F. Howard of Fort Ann, New York, who passed away on August 11, 2024 at the age of 75. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Shaw and Dorothy Deihl; and her sisters, Janice Jacobson, Margaret Madison and Kathy Bosley.

She is survived by: her husband Frank Howard; her children, Lester Wood, Jr., Lori Zapete (Jefferson) and Kim Harrington (Aaron); her stepsons, Frank Howard, Jr. (Rachel), Andrew Howard (Candice), Mike Howard and John Woodard; her grandchildren, LJ, Salena, Julianna, Brenden, Hollie, Henry, Abram, Elijah, Fiona, Emma and Natalie; and her great grandchildren, Edward and Lola. She is also survived by several nieces, and nephews.

Memorial Donations in Merrilee's name may be made to the Fort Ann Rescue Squad, Inc., 11287 NY-149, Fort Ann, New York 12827 or the First Baptist Church of Hudson Falls, 118 Main Street, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.