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 www.kellyfuneralhome.com