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Thomas Lowney Obituary
Auburn - Thomas D. "Bud" Lowney, 80, formerly of Worcester, died peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Worcester, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Joan M. (Ghize) Lowney; 5 children, Mary C. Reidy and her husband Ron of Hopkinton, Kathleen A. Krause and her husband Jonathan of Kennebunkport, ME, Brian M. Lowney and his wife Julia of Miami, FL, Caroline M. Ramos and her husband Chris of Oak Harbor, WA, Andrew J. Lowney and his wife Rose of Dedham; a brother, Francis X. Lowney and his wife Joyce of Boylston; a sister, Mary Hiltgen of California; 6 grandchildren, Michael Lowney, Kevin, Jessica and Joelle Krause, Alanna and Giovanna Lowney; a great granddaughter, Mia Elizabeth Lowney; and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, Gerald, John and Donald Lowney; and his first granddaughter, Jill Elizabeth Lowney, all predeceased him. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Thomas J. and Catherine (Mansfield) Lowney, graduated from Commerce High School and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He lived in Worcester until moving to Auburn in 1999.
Bud was a letter carrier with the U. S. Postal Service where he worked for 20 years until retiring in 1975. He was an avid reader, enjoyed carpentry and was a member of North American Martyrs Church. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
A CALLING HOUR will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 A.M. on FRIDAY, AUG. 9 at KELLY FUNERAL HOME, 154 Lincoln St. in Worcester, immediately followed by a FUNERAL MASS at 11 A.M. in NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS CHURCH, 8 Wyoma Dr., in Auburn. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Worcester. The family suggests donations in memory of Bud be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. / [email protected] / To obtain directions or share your thoughts and memories with the family, please visit
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for Thomas Lowney
August 8, 2013
Joan, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Bud. Now he is very happy in heaven
with his heavenly Father and family.
Love, Judy Liseno and family.
Ashley Curtin
August 7, 2013
Dear Andy, Rori, Alanna & Giovanna ~ Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Please accept our deepest condolences. Love, Mike & Ashley as well as Rowan, Conor & Maeve
fennell family
August 7, 2013
Joan and family so sorry, Bud and Joan two of the nicest people you could meet. Bud is one of the greatest guys i know, they don't make them like that anymore, a hard working decent person our loss heavens gain god bless
Jeannie Moriarty
August 7, 2013
Andrew, I am truly sorry for your loss. Take heart, you will see your dear father again.
Katherine
August 7, 2013
Joan and Family,
I am thinking of you at this time of great loss and sorrow. Hold your memories of this wonderful man close and let them comfort you through this difficult time.
Your "volunteer" friend...
Marie Chene
August 7, 2013
Dear Joan&family,May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories & joyous times you shared together for many years. May the Love of family & friends carry you through your grief & difficult time. Sincerely, Marie Chene
Suzie Tavano
August 7, 2013
Joan, So sorry to read about Tom. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Kara Lewis
August 7, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to this amazing family, who stayed strong with their dad/husband until the very end. He brought such joy to my life and I could not imagine what it would have been like without a special friend like Tom. Joan, my deepest sympathy goes out to you, as you rose above all odds and were constantly by your husbands side, especially in his final moments which I know you will carry in your heart. To the family, especially his children, WOW! what a great family you all are! thank you for letting me get to know your dad, he was wonderful. I will miss him everyday; his smile, his jokes, his laugh and sweetness. Take your memories with you and celebrate his life because there was so much to celebrate about! God bless you all and again I am so sorry for your loss.
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