Virginia L. Howe

Virginia Louise (Mason) Howe, of Millis, and formerly of Westwood, died Sunday, May 29th, 2011 at her daughter’s home in Medway.  She was 64 years old.  Virginia was born February 22, 1947 in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Roger S. and Elsa (Thoms) Mason.  She worked for 28 years as a hairdresser and cosmetologist at Reflections of Medfield, and for many years at Medfield State Hospital.  Virginia was blessed with a talent for music and art.  Through the guitar she was able to fill the air with the joy of music, and with her brush and canvas she conveyed the beauty of her observations of the world.  She loved nature and all creatures great and small.  Most of all she loved people.  Her extensive travels around the world, where she met people from different cultures, were some of the best times of her life.  Virginia loved with the heart of a mother, wife, and friend.  She lived with courage and died peacefully with her family.  Virginia is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Howe of Medway; her son, Stephen Howe of Medway; her brother, Bill Mason, and his wife Safiyya, of Sharon; her grandson Jacob; her nephews, Bob and John; her nieces, Lisa Janet, and Nailah. She was the sister of the late Robert S. Mason.  Visiting hours will be held Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Folsom Funeral Home, 649 High Street, Westwood.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Thursday at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church, 808 High Street, Westwood followed by burial in the Gardens at Gethsemane Cemetery, Baker Street, West Roxbury.  In lieu of flowers donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 would be appreciated.