ROCHESTER - Howard Warren Kimball, Jr., 77, of Rochester, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. He was born August 27, 1940 in Salem, Mass., the son of Howard Sr. and Irma (Millner) Kimball.
He was a graduate of Beverly High School, Class of 1959 and worked as a pipefitter and insulator at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He also was a union carpenter.
Howard enjoyed his blue Chevy pickup and especially loved to grocery shop at Market Basket. He enjoyed his fishing trips to Gloucester, Mass., with his Dad and brother. Howard was a very happy person who saw the good in everyone. Howard is and always will be an amazing Dad.
Members of his family include his son, Howard W. Kimball III; daughters, Amanda Kimball and Kandi West.