Hamiltonians and hockey fans are saying goodbye to Harry Howell.
The Hockey Hall of Famer passed away March 9 at the age of 86.
He played 21 seasons in the National Hockey League as a defenceman with the New York Rangers, Oakland Seals/California Golden Seals and Los Angeles Kings from 1952 to 1973.
Visitation is being held Friday at Bay Gardens Funeral Home, 947 Rymal Road E., Hamilton, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Harry’s Life will be held in the William J. Markey Chapel at the Bay Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m.
A private family interment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to the Hamilton Bulldogs Foundation Harry Howell Scholarship.
Online condolences may be shared at www.baygardens.ca.