John "Scotty" Howat

John “Scotty” Howat, 94, passed away on Sunday, March 2, joining the love of his life, Edna, in a better place. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland on October 24, 1919 while his parents were on an extended visit home there. Scotty lived in Hartford with his parents and later with his wife, Edna until the 1950s when they moved to South Windsor. John and Edna raised their family in South Windsor until their retirement. They subsequently lived in Andover and Hilton Head, SC.

John served in the United States Army during World War II. Following the war he became a successful businessman founding Howat and Mosher Grinding Service in East Hartford. He served as President of the company until it was sold at his retirement in 1988. John was active in the community and a generous contributor to many local causes. Nearest to his heart was the East Hartford Rotary Club which he served as President. He was the proud recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris award and had many friends as a result of his involvement there.

John leaves his children, Allan D. and Andrew J. both of Jupiter , Florida, Jean Howat Baranello of South Windsor, John T. of Ellington and Bruce M. of East Hartford. In addition to his parents John T. and Agnes (MacLachlan) Howat, John was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Annabelle “Edna” Laliberte and his loving daughter, Lynne Howat Fitzgerald of Storrs. John leaves 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 10am at the First Congregational Church of South Windsor, 993 Main Street, South Windsor, CT 06074. Burial is private and at the convenience of the family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com