McFARLANE, HOWARD - Howard William McFarlane died on Friday, March 23 at Thomas Hall with family members at his side. Born in St John, New Brunswick on August 6, 1921, Howard had a distinguished career as a civil engineer. He graduated from UNB with the class of 43, was a lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Engineers during the war and returned to UNB 1946 where he taught for the next 35 years. Also active as a consultant he was a founding member of Associated Designers and Inspectors, ADI. Whatever his academic and professional accomplishments, which were considerable, he would most want to be remembered as the faithful husband and the fine father that he has been. In his retirement he enjoyed the curling club, the seniors workshop and the Golden Club. His family and his grandchildren remained his first priority. He was predeceased by his brother Weldon and two sisters, Alma and Evelyn, his son-in-law, John Kavanagh, and his wife of 65 years, Marjorie. He is survived by his brother Ralph (Ruby), three sons: Philip (Sheila) of Houlton, Maine, Murray (Ruth) of Holtville, NB and Gordon (Valerie) of Lethbridge and a daughter Mary. He leaves ten grandchildren: Kevin, Mark, Heather and Ben, Matthew and Laura, Jessica and Jason, Lori and Ananda and eleven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at McAdam's Funeral Home, 160 York St., on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be at St. Paul’s United Church on Wednesday, March 28 at 2 pm with the Rev Peter Short conducting. For those who wish, donations can be made to the Professor Howard McFarlane Bursary in Civil Engineering at UNB, the Beaverbrook Scholars Fund or the charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.mcadamsfh.com, 458-9170.