The death occurred peacefully at the Prince County Hospital, with his family by his side, of Errol Thomas Howard of Summerside, PEI and formerly of Cape Wolfe, PEI, aged 86 years. Errol was born in Cape Wolfe, PEI, to his late parents Thomas and Annie Mae Howard. Beloved husband of Beverley (Greenan) for 55 years and loving father of Clay (Sheryl) and JoAnne.

Lovingly remembered by his 2 grandchildren, Owen and Rylan Myers.

Survived by the following brothers and sisters: Jean, Leona (Louis), Alma, Susan, Gerry (Andrea), Alfred (Hazel), sisters-in-law: Donna Shreenan, Pearl (Derrill) Murphy, Janice (John) Teberio, Mary Greenan and Kathy (Randy) Debesaris. Brothers-in-law: Ron (Claire) Greenan, Ken (Brenda) Greenan as well as many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents, sister Lorraine (Mark) Doyle, brothers Robert and Kevin (Adele), niece Brenda, brothers-in-law Laurids Maclennan, Jack Bennett, John Power, Wayne Greenan, Harry (Darlene) Greenan and Frank Shreenan.

Errol Thomas Howard was born February 13th, 1939, in Howard’s Cove, Prince Edward Island into a family of 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He grew up on a mixed farm, helping brothers with chores, swimming, learning to skate and play hockey on a duck pond located behind the Howard homestead. His love for hockey would be lifelong as he would go on to play with the O’Leary Maroons, and later recreationally in Ontario as well as with the Kensington Old Timers - PEI. In his senior years he continued to enjoy watching hockey be it his children/nephews playing, or watching Hockey Night in Canada. 

Errol left PEI at a very young age to work in the Canadian Arctic with the U.S Air Force as a heavy equipment operator for 16 years on the Dew Line.   At the age of 30, he married Beverly Greenen, moved to Bampton, Ontario for eight years had two children.  Errol continued to work as a heavy equipment operator on subway system construction projects. In 1978, he moved his family to Summerfield, PEI and started a small business that he and his wife successfully operated over the next 32 years. Upon retirement Errol and Bev moved to Howard's Cove where they lived for the next 20 years, until recently relocating to Summerside. 

Errol knew many people, enjoyed pals who had a good sense of humour and his life centred around family get-togethers and functions. Be it the North, Ontario, or PEI, his relationships with relatives and friends were always a very special part of his life. His ability to tell stories and engage others through conversation was a trait that came naturally. He will be missed by all who knew him and by his family who loved him dearly.   

Resting at East Prince Funeral Home, 245 Pope Road, Summerside until Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, where a funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 3:30 p.m. Interment to take place at a later date in St. Mark's Cemetery.

Donations in Errol's memory can be made directly to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Alzheimer’s Society or to the St. Mark's Cemetery Fund.

Errol's family would like to thank the staff on surgery floor, palliative care unit, nurses and doctors for the wonderful care shown to Errol. A special thank you to Patty and Doug Dexter and Debbie and Arnold Croken for all their love and support during this difficult time.

Visiting hours on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.