74, of Orlando, Florida passed away Saturday, July 13, 2013. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Robert Howes and Olive (Burrill) Jones. He was the father of Robert B. Howes and his wife Deborah and Kenneth Howes all of Coventry; grandfather of five; brother of Linda Howes Hanson of Winsted, CT and James P. Howes of Newport. Mr. Howes was a Navy Veteran. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday evening at 6:30pm in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory 1278 Park Ave. Cranston. VISITING HOURS Thursday 4-6:30pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 931 Jefferson Blvd. Suite 3004 Warwick, RI 02886.