Alexander Howat, 64

LEWES - Alexander Howat, of Lewes, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He was 64.

Mr. Howat was born in Chester, Pa., son of Helen (Getz) Howat and the late John Howat.

Mr. Howat was formerly of Chester and Eddystone, Pa., relocating to Sussex County three years ago.

He had been employed as a spray painter for Boeing Aeronautics in Ridley Township, Pa., for 30 years, retiring in 2003.

Mr. Howet was a member of American Legion Post 777 in Crumlynne, Pa., and American Legion Post 844 in Eddystone.

He enjoyed fishing, boating and horse racing, and was devoted to his dog, Spanky.

In addition to his mother, Helen Howat of Lima, Pa., Mr. Howat is survived by his wife of 35 years, Ruth E. (McKinley) Howat; two stepsons, Steven Sharp of Camden and Thomas Sharp of Swedesboro, N.J.; a brother, John Howat of Lester, Pa.; and four step-grandchildren.

Services and burial will be private.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Delaware County S.P.C.A., Sandy Bank Road, Media, PA 19063.

Arrangements by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Inc., 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes.