Howard W. Hastings 1917 - 2004 Howard W. Hastings, 87, of Tenth Street, died peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Tuesday, August 24, 2004. Born in Amherst, NS, on July 17, 1917, he was the son of the late James and Alma (Carter) Hastings. A Veteran of the Second World War, Howard served as a Lt with the 4th. A A Bty., and the 56 A.T. Bty. He was employed with SMT Eastern LTD. for 37 years and was a Divisional Manager for 25 years; he was a long-time member of The Union Lodge of Portland #10 F&AM Lodge in Saint John, a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Moncton Branch #6. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Frances I. Hastings (Herd); daughter, Ruth Smith of Red Deer, AB; sons, David Hastings (Patricia) of Calgary and James Hastings (Cheryl) of Halifax, NS; sister, Jean Feetham of Barrie, ON and grandchildren, Mitchell Hastings of Toronto, Heather Hastings of Moncton, Christopher Hastings of Toronto, Stephen Hastings of Halifax and Jeffrey Smith of Red Deer as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by daughter, Sgt. Ann Appleby, CD; brother, Wallace Hastings; and sister, Mary Hastings, both of Amherst, NS. Resting at Fair Haven Funeral Home, visitation Thursday, August 26 from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. A public Legion Service will take place on Thursday at 7:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 27 at 2pm in the Chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home, Pastor Scott Ryder officiating, assisted by Rev. Dr. Winston Parks. A reception will follow in the Garden View Reception Room of the Funeral Home. Interment in the Dorchester Rural Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to The Moncton Branch of The Victorian Order of Nurses or The Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. Fair Haven Funeral Home (8523530) 1177 salisbury Road, Moncton, entrusted with arrangements. www.fairhavenfh.com www.obituariestoday.com