Paulyn Howard, WWII Plane Spotter, Dies At 90

WESTBOROUGH, MA—Obituary via Westborough Funeral Homes: Paulyn C. (Polly) Howard, 90, of Blake St. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2017, at home surrounded by her children and daughter-in law.

Born May 21, 1927, and raised in Ashland, Maine, Polly was the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva (Getchell) Cheney.

During high school Polly learned to fly pontoon planes; she also qualified to be a World War II plane spotter. She never lost her love of flying and planes.

She graduated in 1949 with a BS degree in home economics from the University of Maine, where she met Harold W. (Hal) Howard. They married August 11, 1949, and in 1951 moved to Westborough.

Polly was a faithful member of the Congregational Church of Westborough for 66 years, having served as a Trustee and on many other committees.

She taught Home Economics one year at North HS, Worcester, she transitioned to Hopedale Jr/Sr. HS, retiring from there after 29 years.

Polly was a proud, devoted volunteer in service to the town of Westborough. She served 29 years on the Advisory Finance Committee, 20 years as an Election Official, 10 years on the 4th of July Committee, 8 years on the MBTA Advisory Board, and 5 years at the DPW. She is remembered fondly by townspeople.

Read the full obituary here.

Her funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 6, at 11:00 A.M. in The Congregational Church of Westborough, 57 West Main St., Westborough. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Calling hours at the David A. Pickering Westborough Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., Westborough, are Friday, January 5, from 3 to 7 P.M.

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