Anne Elizabeth Howe

Anne Elizabeth (Page)Howe, passed away July 23, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. Anne was born on June 24, 1952, in Boston, MA to Gordon and Elizabeth (Newell) Page. Anne grew up in Bedford, MA and attended school there before attending college in Radford, Virginia and Framingham State. Anne and her husband Richard were married in 1973 and eventually settled in Groton, MA for the next 47 years.

While raising her three daughters, Anne could be found working at the Groton Town Hall as an Administrative Assistant for the Board of Health, and later worked in Groton and other local schools as a classroom aide and a paraprofessional. She served as a Sunday School teacher, a Girl Scout Leader, a Room Mother, and most importantly to her, she was Nana Anne to her 16 grandchildren. Unofficially retiring in 2002 with the birth of her first grandchild, she was an active part of their lives and upbringing, and spent most of her time at sporting events, school plays and hosting epic sleepovers

Anne was an avid reader, enjoyed knitting for the next baby to come along, playing board games and cards, and made shopping an olympic sport (it was a marathon, not a sprint). Her love of football started at a young age, attending Harvard University football games where her father worked for the athletic department, and later watching the New England Patriots every week, even if she had to record it so she could watch it later after church. She found joy in every holiday and birthday celebration, making each one a memorable event.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Elizabeth Page and brother-in-law Paul O’Neil. She leaves behind her husband Richard; daughters Kristen Girouard and her husband Randy of Leominster, Alicia Gilmore and her husband Derek of Pepperell, Elizabeth Hall and her husband Shawn of Groton; her brother Christopher Page of Chelmsford, sister Judith Flannery and her husband John of Chelmsford, and Priscilla O’Neil of Blackstone; 16 grandchildren, along with many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation for the staff at Brookhaven Hospice for their compassionate care towards Anne at the end of her life. To honor Anne’s life, those wishing to do so may make a donation to the Jimmy Fund, a cause near and dear to her heart.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Badger Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, 45 School St., Groton, MA 01450. 978-486-3709