Mary E. Howard, 84, of Hudson died on June 12, 2001 at Carlyle Place in Bedford after a short illness. Mrs. Howard was born on March 19, 1917 in Ausable Forks, New York the daughter of the late John and Mary (Dodge) Benway. A graduate of the New York State Teacher's College in Plattsburg, NY , she taught elementary school for several years before marrying her husband, George L. Howard. They moved to Hudson in 1973. Mary is survived by her husband George of 58 years who is also a resident of Carlyle Place in Bedford; two sons, John Howard of Hudson and James Howard of San Diego, CA; one daughter, Karen Howard of San Diego, CA and her grandchildren, Sean O'Patry, Kelley O'Patry, Megan O'Patry, Darren O'Patry and Courtney O'Patry.