Gail Nancy Howes passed peacefully on March 12th, 2025 at Fairview Hospital Great Barrington,Ma..  She was surrounded by her loving family.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her, especially the birds she lovingly fed each morning, a small ritual that reflected the kindness and care she shared with the world.  She married the love of her life, Jack Howes, fifty-two years before his passing, and together they had six children.  She is survived by her siblings, Marie Fisher (Richard), Donald Fitzpatrick (Jean), and Ruth Fitzpatrick.  She is also survived by her children, Russell Howes (Cherie), Robin Howes (Holly), Mary Banker, Lucy Howes, and Polly Engel (James).  Her many grandchildren, Kendall (Woody) Eckstrom, Megan Howes, Malcom Howes, Julie Howes, Carter Engel, Emma Engel, Carlin Keegan and Patrick Keegan.  She was predeceased by her husband Jack Howes, son Jack "W" Howes and her granddaughter Emily Eckstrom. She loved all animals, and in lieu of flowers we would ask that you make donations to Perfect Pets Rescue, www.perfecpetsrescue.org, or make checks out to Perfect Pet Rescue. Services to be held at 11:00am on March 17, at St. Peter's Presbyterian Church in Spencertown, with a reception to follow at the Spencertown Fire House. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com