Hemlock: Passed away at age 94, February 13, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jane Decker Barnard. Daughters, Janet (John) Murphy, Mary Barnard (Rich Hargrave), son-in-law William Bacon; 4 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Doris Werder and Grace Simons; sister-in-law Geraldine Barnard; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his daughter Carol Bacon, great granddaughter Cora Murphy, brother Ralph Barnard.
Howard was a lifelong resident of the Town of Richmond where he farmed the land where he was born. He was an active member of the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Eagle Masonic Lodge 619, Hemlock Grange, Union Cemetery Board, Hemlock Fair Board, and Richmond Historical Society.

Friends are invited to call Thursday February 16 from 4-7 PM at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Briggs St, Honeoye. Funeral service Friday February 17, 11 AM at United Church of Christ, Main St, Honeoye. Burial at the convenience of the family Union Cemetery, Livonia, NY. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, PO Box 127, Honeoye, NY, 14471. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com