The Reverend Dr. Raymond Jordan Howe
July 28, 1939 - August 06, 2025
The Reverend Dr. Raymond Jordan Howe
The Reverend Dr. Raymond Jordan Howe, Episcopal priest, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, at the age of 86.
Born in Dedham, Massachusetts, on July 28, 1939, Raymond was the son of the late Norman and Rosaleen Howe. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Howe. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Beverly Ann Nugent Howe; his children, Jeffrey Howe of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and Rebecca Paull of the Bay Area, California; and his three cherished grandchildren: Abigail, Jordan, and Lilly. He also leaves behind his brother Arthur Howe of Pocasset, Massachusetts, and sister Marcia Morin of Norwood, Massachusetts, along with many loving nieces and nephews.
A lifelong learner and committed scholar, Raymond was a graduate of Bates College in Lewiston, Maine, and the Virginia Theological Seminary. His call to ministry was marked by deep compassion, wisdom, and a profound sense of service. Over the course of his ministry, he served at Christ Church in Quincy, MA; and was rector at Church of Our Savior in Arlington, MA; St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Tunkhannock, PA; and St. Philip’s in Easthampton, MA.
Raymond will be remembered for his kind and gentle spirit, and his tireless devotion to his congregations and community. He was a calm and compassionate presence in the lives of those he served in times of joy and sorrow, and his legacy of kindness, wisdom, and steadfast faith will be remembered by all who knew him.
A service celebrating his life and ministry will be held at The Church of the Holy Family, 200 Hayes Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27517, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Episcopal Relief & Development:815 Second St New York NY 10017. Or the Charity of your choice.
"Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord."
— Matthew 25:23
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