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Howard P. Brelsford

9/22/1930 - 8/3/2014

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Obituary For Howard P. Brelsford

Howard P. Howie Brelsford, 83 of Bristol died Sunday Aug 3 2014 at Grace Barker Nursing Home. He was the husband of the late Shirley ( Formisano) Brelsford. Mr. Brelsford was born in Bristol a son of the late Thomas & Grace ( Pardey) Brelsford. He had worked at the Kaiser Aluminum Company, he was a member of the United Rubber Cork / Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America ( AFL-CIO). In January 1963 he was appointed Chief of the Division of Public Buildings by Mr. ODonnell Director of Administration. Mr. Brelsford Headed the campaign of Governor Chaffee in the Town of Bristol . He was a member of the republican Committee in Bristol. Active in Civic affairs in Bristol , Mr. Brelsford has participated in Red Cross and Community Chest Drives. He was an Ambulance driver for the Colt Memorial Ambulance Inc., he was a past president of of the Parents Teachers Association in Bristol. He was educated in Bristol Public Schools, he graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1948. A lifelong Bristol resident, he had also worked at Victor Electric, was on the Cemetery Commission for North Burial Ground. Howie enjoyed doing crosswords and word jumbles, liked sitting in the sun at loafers corner in Bristol, he enjoyed sports. He won several contests on Lite Rock 105 , winning many bags of coffee from them. He was a loving and caring father , grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He is the father of Charlene Cioe of Bristol, and the grandfather of five, and the great grandfather of 5. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews . He was the father of the late Patricia Harris, and brother of the late Henry Brelsford, Thomas Brelsford, Walter Brelsford, and also the late Priscilla Abrahams. He was the grandfather of the late Tyrone Mello, and the late Jamie Lee Cioe. His funeral service will be held Saturday Aug 9 2014 at 10:00am in the Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road Warren, burial will be in North Burial Ground Bristol. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours Friday from 4- 8pm. Gifts in his memory can be sent to the American Cancer Society , 30 Speen St. Framingham MA. 01701. www.wjsmithfh.com

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  • 04/27/2021

    Charlene and family. I am so very sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was such a kind and gentle man. You will have many happy memories of him to carry you through this difficult time.

  • 04/27/2021

    Charlene & Family I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed. May God bless his soul and give you the strength to get through this dark time. I love you all.

  • 04/27/2021

    Mr. B will always have a special place in my heart. You could count on him to bring a smile to your face whenever he was around. I will surely miss him!

  • 04/27/2021

    What a wonderful friend and confidant you were to us. We'll miss all the lovely afternoons boating on the bay and swimming off "The Dumplings", great lobster dinners and lots of fun singing the wrong words to the incorrect melodies with Dr. Blas and Joanne and Fred (of the mansion), etc. All your really corny jokes and just good fun with trusted people. You are in a much better place and probably having a grand reunion. Best of happiness in your new journey from Keven and Sheila and we are having a mass said for you in our little church next week. It all counts!! Much love.

  • 04/27/2021

    Our condolences go out to the entire family during this time of loss. Gramps memories will never be forgotten and will forever be cherished pieces of history in all the lives he has touched. He will be watching everyone with love and grace and one day will open his arms again to greet each person. May the love of the memories and light from his smile get you through this time of grieving.

  • 04/27/2021

    I was very sorry to learn of Howdie's passing. He was a longtime friend of my husband Paul who passed away in February. Howdie was always kind and concerned, loved to tell a story and was very good about keeping in touch. My sincere sympathy to the family, He was a fine man and will be missed.

  • 04/27/2021

    To the Brelsford family, My deepest sympathy at the loss of your father and grandfather. I worked with him fifty years ago. He was a great boss, and kind man. He will truly be missed. Dotty Evangelista

  • 04/27/2021

    Dear Family of Howard Brelsford, We were so saddened to hear the news that Howie had passed. He was such a wonderful boss (I worked for him many years ago at the State House.) The many acts of kindness he extended to all who knew him were a testament to his character and personality. I was so happy to visit and spend quality time with him a few weeks ago. It was wonderful to see him. He will be truly missed by all. With Sympathy, Carol and Mike

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