Middlesex, VT Gertrude M. Howieson, 98, of Shady Rill in Middlesex, died on October 23, 2017 at her home. She was born on November 26, 1918 in Worcester, VT, the daughter of Bernard and Mary (Bruce) Tracy. She attended schools in Worcester and graduated from Montpelier Seminary. Later that year, Gertrude married Earle "Dick" Howieson at the Christ Church in Montpelier. Upon her husband entering the United States Army, she traveled with him during his training to Mississippi and Wisconsin, before returning to Worcester. Gertrude loved her work. She worked for many different companies in the area including the Clothespin Factory, Dubois construction, and the Montpelier Evening Argus where she worked for 21 years. She also worked for National Life where she "retired". A few weeks after she retired, she began working at the Worcester Post Office until the age of 87. She and her husband also ran the Howiesons Superette Market at the corner of School and Elm Street in Montpelier during the 1960s. She was a longtime member of the Worcester United Methodist Church. She enjoyed playing BINGO at several local places including the Elks Club, the Masonic Temple and super BINGO at St. Monicas in Barre. Still attending bingo and driving home at age 95. Gert had a passion for feeding people, especially during the holidays. Survivors include her daughter; Joanne Davis and her husband Stephen of Middlesex; grandchildren, Stephanie Davis Wheeler and her husband Jacob and their children, Austin James Wheeler and Olivia Madeline Wheeler of Bethel, VT; Justin Davis and his wife, Jessica of Depew, NY, and Jacob Davis and his companion Alicia of Worcester, VT Olivia and Austin were the lights of her life. She was predeceased by her siblings; Gladys Roya, Blanche Martin, Beatrice Dodge, and Leonard Tracy. Per Gerts wishes there will be no funeral, but calling hours will be held from 6-8:00 pm on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society, PO Box 687, Montpelier, VT 05601. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com. Also special thanks to her favorite nurse Jenny Humphries and special family friend Gloria "Coco" Conley.