Mrs. Reta Howley of Primrose Cottage formerly of Church Ave, Sussex passed away at her residence on June 26, 2010 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Long) Sharpe and was the wife of the late Cedric C. Howley who passed away in 1990. Reta is survived by her son Paul Howley and her son-in-law Reg Best both of Collina, five grandchildren: Stephen Best (Mary) of Townsend, Mass, Wendy Best of Saint John, Michael Best (Donna) of Waterford, Paula Robertson (Paul) of Sussex and Jeremy Howley (Jeanette) of Sussex; eight great grandchildren: Matthew, Daniel, Gregory, Katherine, Josie, Kaleigh, Marleigh and Brodye as well as several nieces and nephews. Reta was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her daughter Marion Best, four brothers: Whip Sharp, Harry and Don Coy and Frank Sharpe and by two sisters: Blanche Murphy and Beatrice Gautreau as well as several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176), where visitation will be held on Monday from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8pm. A Celebration of Reta's life will be at the Collina United Baptist Church on Tuesday morning at 11:00. The internment will take place at Upper Springfield Cemetery.