MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
30 King St. E., Cobourg
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Died peacefully at his home on November 6th, 2023. Beloved husband of 54 years to the late Barbara (nee Streeter). Partner of Marie VanDusen. Loving father of Lynn McLeod (the late Sandy) and Tracy Adams. Dear grandfather of Matthew (Terra), Spencer (Katey), Alexandra, Blake and Rachel and great grandfather of Madelyn and Payton. Brother of Lionel Adams. Howard will be missed by his special friend Keith Nash and his family. Howard graduated from Western University with a B.A. where he majored in business and basketball (Mustangs). He worked for Proctor & Gamble followed by 30 years at McLean Hunter Publishing, Toronto, where the last 8 years he was Vice President of Circulation. Throughout his life Howard was very active in competitive sports especially baseball and basketball. He was a serious golfer over the decades, holding quarter century memberships at 3 golf clubs, Cedarbrae Golf Club, Toronto, Dalewood Golf Club, Coburg and Plantation Golf Club, Veniece Florida. Howard wintered in Florida since taking early retirement in 1993. Friends are invited to attend a visitation at the MacCoubrey Funeral Home, 30 King St., E., Cobourg on Saturday November 11th from 11 am – 12 noon, followed by a service. Reception to follow in the MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre. Private family interment in Cobourg Union Cemetery. If desired donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Ed’s House. Howard’s family would like to thank Dr. Mark Essak, Dr. Cunningham and Dr. Mule for all their help and compassion.
So sorry to hear that Howie has left us. He was a fine, fine man and we (Martin and we 5 wayward children) always appreciated going skating with him just before Christmas. He was delightful; what a great sense of humour! Catherine Smee
So sorry to read of Howie's passing. No better Dalewood golf partner, always positive. Great memories. R.I.P. Howie.
Howie was a great friend and an even greater competitor when it came to golf. We had many many good times on the course at Myakka Pines Golf Course and afterwards in the grill room where old stories and bragging rights abounded. He will be missed by all of "The New Englanders" team.
Our sincerest sympathies to Marie, and to Howie's family, on their loss. We met Howie in Florida at Myakka Pines Golf Course. Howie played with the New Englanders, who turned out to be mostly Canadian members over time. We will miss his big smile and friendly face. Marie, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Susan and Drew Nameth
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Ed's House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre
Our sincere condolences to Howie's family. A dear friend .. we enjoyed many golf outings with he and Marie at the Myakka Pines Golf course Paul and Jane
Tracy, Blake, Rachel and family, sending our sincere condolences. We are thinking of you at this time.
Our condolences to the family. Thinking of you all during this very sad time.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Sincere condolences to the family. Howie always had a pleasant greeting along with some sport chat at the golf course. He will be missed by all.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Very sorry to hear the passing of Howie. He was a dear friend and golf partner to my mother & father, Lloyd & Linda March. I have lots of memories of the March & Adam’s families at Cedarbrae Golf Club. Rest in peace.
Marie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So pleased we had that time together recently. Hugs
To Marie and the rest of the family - I’m so sorry for your loss. 😞
Please accept my condolences at Howard’s passing.we met most Saturday’s before church and talked golf sore knees baseball shackling hands before leaving . He was a friend who will be missed. Rest In Peace Howard!!
Thinking of the Adams family during this time. Uncle Howie will be missed by us all. He always had a funny story or experience to share and he will be forever in our hearts.
My sincere condolences to Howard's family and friends. I had the privilege, responsibility and pleasure of working with Howard as his financial advisor for many years. He was a true delight to help and I always looked forward to our meetings with his direct honesty and humour. He was a real gentleman. I missed him when I retired and I am sure he will be greatly missed now by all. Mary Ann Kelly
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Marie and Howard's family...our sincere sympathy goes to you all. We are thinking of you. Dianne & Gord
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Canadian Cancer Society
Our hearts go out to Lynn, Tracy and their families. Uncle Howie was full of personality. We had some enjoyable moments having conversations with him. I’m sure he will be missed. Mark and Sherry Cully
I attended High School at Malvern Collegiate Institute and knew Howie and Keith through our years there. Then my husband and I retired from Toronto to live in Cobourg. Bill was a member at Dalewood Golf Course and I was a later member. It was at Dalewood that we discovered that Howie had also retired to Cobourg and was a member at Dalewood. Howie was a true gentleman and liked by all who had the pleasure to know him. He will be missed by many people. RIP Howie!
My best friend for 75 years. I will miss him and will never forget him.
Marie, Tracy, Lynn and family, My heart is breaking for you all! Howard was such a wonderful man and I’m going to miss our chats every other week! We’ve had some great conversations over the years! I’m sending thoughts and prayers for everyone! Jocelyn Jones Xoxo
I am very sorry to all who knew Uncle Howie. He was such a nice man who was well respected by everyone who had a chance to have him in their lives. I'm happy he had such a full life.
Tracy, Rachel & Blake Thinking of you and your family, with deepest sympathies Danielle
Tracy, Blake, Rachel and families I am so sorry to learn of your Dad’s (and grandfather’s) passing. It sounds like he had a good long full life. I used to see him around Henry Street out walking in the early mornings when I was out running. One morning while I was out running he remarked that he used to have better knees and could run like me! I hope that you cherish the good memories you have of Howie in your hearts forever. Take care.
Marie and all of Howard’s family, We are sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. Tom & Carol Ann