John Sheldon Howland

Baileyville – John Sheldon Howland, 68, passed away Monday, April 25, 2011 at his home. John was born in Bangor on December 14, 1942. After graduating from Vanceboro High School, John entered the U.S. Air Force serving in communications. In 1963, he returned home and worked in the woods until being hired by St. Croix Pulp & Paper, where John worked for over 30 years. While employed with St. Croix Pulp & Paper, he initiated the Employee Assistance Program, which was eventually adopted by all of Georgia Pacific’s mills. John was a member of the Odd Fellows in Baileyville, serving as the District Deputy and also with the Encampment in McAdam, NB. He also was a proud member of St. Croix Lodge #46 A.F. & A.M. in Calais, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Hugh De Payne Commandery, Anah Temple Shrine and the Schoodic Shrine Club, both in Bangor, and William T. Wren Post #23 American Legion in Baileyville. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, cribbage, darts, and most importantly, spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Dorothy Kelley; a brother, Ronald Howland, and a sister, June Howland. Surviving are his loving wife of 45 years, Katrine (Sutherland) Howland; four children, May Lynn Milburn and her husband Mike of Calais, Jon Eales and his wife Tina of Calais, Kathy Eales of Baileyville, and Shawn Howland and his wife Lisa of Baileyville; seven grandchildren, Missy Campbell and her husband Bryan of Baileyville, Michael Milburn and his wife Aleisha of Calais, Meaghan Eales of Conn., Andrew and Ian Howland of Baileyville, and Falon and Dillon Eales of Calais; three great-grandchildren, Nathan Campbell, Mackenzie Campbell, and Khloe Milburn; many nieces and nephews; and his feline companion, Miss Kitty. A Masonic graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Woodland Cemetery in Baileyville. Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.