Passed away on December 28, 2010 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Barbara. Dear father of Michael (Liz) Duffy. Grandfather of Sabrina and Michael. Brother of Ruth Delahaye. Stepfather of Jeff and Chris Harrop. Step-grandfather of Jacob, Sydney and Mitchell. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Howard was a member of Waterloo Masonic Lodge #539 A.F. & A.M., a member of the Legion Branch 404 Wing, an accomplished artist and musician. Howard was a retired Police Officer serving for the OPP, Windsor PD and Sandwich West PD. Visiting Monday January 3, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday January 4, 2011 at 12 noon, Westmount Funeral Chapel (1001 Ottawa St. Kitchener, ON. 519-743-8900) Cremation to follow. Interment at Memorial Gardens, Breslau, ON at a later date.