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Albert Howland Obituary
Albert Howland 90 of Old Town, FL passed away at home July 1st, 2025, on hospice after a brief illness. He was the son of Melbourne Howland and Eunice (Barrows) from Ashland Massachusetts. Albert was preceded by his 7 brothers: Thomas, Curtis, Arthur, George, Raymond, Robert and Roy. 4 sisters: Ruth, Edith, Eva and Lilian. Al was also preceded by his two sons Jerry Howland of Exter New Hampshire, Alan Howland of Beals Island, ME and grandson Rick Alan Beal of Beals Island, ME.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Howland of Old Town, FL, daughter Pauline Backus (Bob Day) of Cape Coral, FL, Sons Walter Howland (Arlene) of Beals Island, ME, Jeffrey Howland of Marlboro MA, and daughter Julie Howland and fiancé Matthew Fahey of Cherryfield, ME. Grandchildren Michael Backus of Swansea MA, Matt Backus of Gardner MA, Krystal Tenney (Rob) of Orland ME, Brandon Howland (Lexi) of Ellsworth ME, Joshua Bassett of Addison, ME. Great grandchildren Benjamine, William and Patrick Backus, Brittanya Tenney, Indica and Isla Howland, and Beau Bassett.
Albert was a tree surgeon for 40+ years and had his private and commercial pilots' licenses with an instrument rating for single engine planes, although he mostly flew recreationally. Along with his wife Patty they played music together for 65 years and were well known throughout New England and Canada. In 1972 participating in a yearlong battle, they won Best Band of New England. Their sons Alan and Walter joined the band in Calais, Maine where they played at the Stable Inn's "By Golly" Lounge and the backup band for the TV show "Dick Stacey's Country Jamboree" for 10 years. The Downeast Country Music Association awarded them best Country Family Band in 1981. Over the years the fronted many known artists including Dick Curless, Red Sovine, Stone Wall Jackson, Connie Smith, Charlie Walker and The Platters. The last couple of years they could be seen playing at VFW in Old Town FL and the Amvets post 42 in Fanning Springs, FL.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and many fellow musician friends he made through the years.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert Howland
Pauline Howland Backus (daughter)
July 12, 2025
To My Family - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
While there's nothing I can do to change what happened,
I can continue to offer you my love and support.
I am deeply saddened by the loss we all share. I am assured that we will be comforted by our memories
This is devastating to me, and we're all experiencing this great loss.
Dad - May your light continue to shine. Until we meet again.
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again." ... Love You Dad.
Pauline (Howland) Backus
Busch Pelletier
July 9, 2025
God Bless your sweet soul Al, I was so lucky to have met you and your Family when our paths crossed! Prayers and Love Forever my friend!
You will be greatly missed by all of us?
Linda and Busch Pelletier and the members of the Bushwhack Band.
John Brooks
July 9, 2025
Al, you were a great friend and musical mentor for 40 years.I will cherish all the times we shared a stage together or just a back yard jam. You will forever be in my . Love you buddy!!
Tina & rick frado of texas. ( niece)
July 9, 2025
Pauline (Howland) Backus
July 7, 2025
Pauline (Howland) Backus
July 7, 2025
To My Family - As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
While there's nothing I can do to change what happened,
I can continue to offer you my love and support.
I am deeply saddened by the loss we all share. I am assured that we will be comforted by our memories
This is devastating to me, and we're all experiencing this great loss.
Dad - May your light continue to shine. Until we meet again.
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again." ... Love You Dad.
Pauline (Howland) Backus
Pauline L. Howland Backus
July 7, 2025
To My Family -
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
While there's nothing I can do to change what happened,
I can continue to offer you my love and support.
I am deeply saddened by the loss we all share. I am assured that we will be comforted by our memories
This is devastating to me, and we're all experiencing this great loss.
Dad - May your light continue to shine. Until we meet again.
"If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again." ... Love You Dad.
Pauline
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