Kacie 18th December 2021

Howard, you always claimed you didn’t like children, however myself, Jack and Gemma believe otherwise. You were like family to us and were there through every milestone in our lives. You allowed us to clamber on you when we were small and you played Lego amongst other things with us more than most people could bare. The favourite game to play became the one in which the balloon can’t touch the floor - which we remember playing with you even recently. Unlike other adults, who usually let the children win, you never let your competitiveness waiver. That didn’t stop us from trying time and time again to beat you. Your booming laugh, taunting us when we lost, will never leave us - neither will your enormous smile. Thank you for never missing a birthday (we haven’t forgotten yours today), for caring about the minor details in our lives and for so much more. Our Saturdays will never be the same. We’re struggling for words but we will miss you more than you’ll know. Love Kacie, Jack & Gemma (Stiles).