Russell Gibson Lowell Jr.

Russell Gibson Lowell, Jr., 75, of Lewiston, passed away on August 30th, 2025, in Scarborough after a long illness.

Russ was born in Portland to Russell G. Lowell, Sr. and Janet MacBeth Lowell (Young) on August 08, 1950. He grew up in South Portland and attended South Portland High School. He worked for various construction companies as a heavy equipment operator. But his true passion was music.

For many years Russ went off on his own. Freedom fed his spirit. From time to time he checked in on family and friends just to make sure they were okay, and to let them know he was thinking of them. In his later years he settled down, splitting his time between Old Orchard Beach and Lewiston. He loved being out in nature, whether it was the lakes and hills, or the ocean and the beach. And always, in the background, there was music. He taught himself to play acoustic guitar and was always humming or whistling a tune. Otherwise, the radio was always on. His favorite artist was Van Morrison, but most classic rock was fine.

Russ's other love was children. His own kids and grandkids were of course very special to him. He got a kick out of all kids though and always felt very protective of them. He loved to spoil his grandchildren, especially at Christmas. It meant a lot to him to personally pick a special gift for each of them. It didn't matter how many different stores he had to go to, or how much it cost. He wanted each one to have something fun that would put a big smile on their face!

Russ was thoughtful, loving, caring, very generous, made friends wherever he went, and loved a good laugh. He had a quick wit and wry sense of humor. His presence here on earth will be missed dearly!

Russ Lowell is predeceased in death by his parents, Russell Lowell Sr. of South Portland, and Janet Young of Vermont, sister Margaret Ann Burgin, brother Bruce Maury Lowell, sister Joan Elizabeth Lowell, and nephew Robert Downs Jr.

Russ Lowell is survived by his daughter, Christina Marie Curit (Lowell) and husband Stephen F. Curit of Windham, son Christopher Everett Baker and wife Samantha Baker of Freedom, NH, sister Lynne Downs, and brother Douglas Lowell, both of South Portland, grandchildren- Chelsea Curit, Ethan Curit, Bryan Baker and wife Lauren, and Jassmyn Baker, great-grandchildren- Edison, Oliver, and Beau, Nieces- Lori Downs, Echo Lowell, Emily and husband Andrew Zachary, and many grand-nieces and nephews.

A graveside burial service for Russ will be held on Wednesday, September 10th at Highland Memorial Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. Arrangements are by Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Rd., South Portland, ME.

Please wear casual, comfortable clothing. Bright colors are encouraged. All are welcome!

Please join the family after at Fort Williams Park, Shore Rd., Cape Elizabeth for a picnic to celebrate Russ's life. Some sandwiches and snacks will be provided. Bring your own drinks and whatever else you want. There are a couple food trucks on site also.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prevent Child Abuse America at https://preventchildabuse.org.

We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Emergency Departments, Drs., nurses and staff of both Central ME Med & ME Medical Center, Life Flight of Maine, and Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. Your care made all the difference!

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com.