Pauline E. Nower

Pauline E. Howlett Nower, 90, of River Road, Earlville, NY, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 with her daughters by her side at the Crouse Community Center in Morrisville.
She was born on September 11, 1931 in Eaton, a daughter of Chester and Mildred Lillie Howlett. Pauline graduated from Earlville High School. On September 23, 1949, Pauline was united in marriage to Paul S. Nower in Bouckville. They were married for 60 years. Paul predeceased her on June 30, 2009. A strong woman of faith, Pauline loved her life of raising her four children and helping her husband Paul on the farm. She was an outgoing joyful person with a positive outlook on life. Pauline always made others feel loved and welcome. She loved to sing and had a beautiful soprano voice. Pauline was a founding member of the Voices of Tabernacle Choir with Anita Humer.
Pauline was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Earlville where she served as the choir director for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women; the Eastern Star and a leader for a local 4-H Club. Pauline was a member of the NYS Harness Assoc. where she had served on the board of directors; and was a lifetime member of the United States Trotting Association (USTA). Pauline and Paul traveled throughout NY State to watch their horses race. Many time taking friends and grandchildren with them!
Surviving are her daughters, Cynthia (Richard) Lewis, Earlville and Nancy Holmes, Truxton; daughter-in-law, Denise Nower, Earlville; her brother, Harold (Josie) Howlett, Pinewoods; grandchildren, Clarissa (Christopher) Acompora, Earlville; Chadwick (Hannah) Nower, Earlville; Amanda (Tony) Bello, Erieville; Hana Nower; Cassandra (Michael) Lane, Manlius; Gregory (Erin) Lewis, Cooley, TX; Elizabeth Lewis, Astoria; Janelle Nower, Earlville; Paul Cooley, Morrisville; great-grandchildren, Jack, Grace, Benjamin, Samuel, Joseph, Katie, Grayson, Kilian, Caitlyn, Caley, Sophia, Chelsey, Keegan and Ava; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sons, Charles and Alan Nower; and her siblings, Walter Howlett, Virginia Lasher, Betty Conde, Lillie Mae Shoemaker and Laura Snyder.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Sunday, December 12, from the United Methodist Church, N. Main St., Earlville. The family has requested that all who attend wear a mask.
Interment will be private in the Pinewoods Cemetery.
Friends are invited to call at the church on Sunday from 1-3pm prior to the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Earlville Library, PO Box 120, Earlville, NY 13332, or to the Earlville Fire Department, PO Box 37, Earlville, NY 13332.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville.
To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com