Howard Elwin Haskins Sr.

Howard Elwin Haskins Sr., of Brattleboro, VT, passed away on September 1, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on January 24, 1932, in Dover, VT to the late Carroll and Adella (Goodell) Haskins.

Howard came from a large family of 16 children. Howard was an Army Veteran who was stationed on the front lines in the Korean War and was very proud to serve his country.

Howard worked for 22 years at Bolster Movers, many years as a mail route courier, and as a custodian at Newfane Elementary School. After leaving the school he was a crossing guard at the 5 way stop at the bottom of Union Hill where he was well known and loved by children and parents. Due to his declining health, he had to leave after many years in the position.

He was a past Post Commander and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1034 and a member of the American Legion Post 5.

He enjoyed country music, playing pitch, and going to Lake George for vacations.

On January 22, 1982, he married Bernadette (Thompson) Bratton.

He was predeceased by his son Howard Jr., brothers Stewert, David, Jamie, Dan, and Philip, sisters Shirley Scarborough and Jean Goddard, his son in law Arthur Jacobs III and his grandson Curtis Songer.

Besides his wife, he is survived by 4 children from a previous marriage, Sondra Haskins of Brattleboro, Katrina Jacobs of Brattleboro, Alice Graham and spouse Wesley of Westminster, and Raymond of Brattleboro; two stepdaughters Christie Thereault of Brattleboro and Brenda Noyes and spouse Jonathan of Bellows Falls, and stepson John Bratton and spouse Janet of Guilford; daughter-in-law Lisa Haskins; three sisters Rachel Haskins, June Doucette and Rebecca Edson; six brothers Davin, Sam, Stephen, Gary, and Thomas; with a large blended family he leaves 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematoriums, located at 57 High St. Brattleboro, VT, on Saturday September 13, 2025, from 9 am to 11 am. Burial with Army military honors to follow at Mather Cemetery. A reception will be held after at the American Legion on Linden St. Guests are encouraged to dress casually.