John "Jack" Lowther

Whitinsville-- John R. "Jack" Lowther, died Thursday, August 25 in the Milford Regional Medical Center, with his loving family by his side.  He leaves his beloved wife of 18 years, Sandra L (Spratt) Lowther; four daughters, Jennifer Lowther  and Jill Elkins, both of Winfield, Kansas, Kira Winders of South Carolina and Arika Lowther, of North Carolina; a son, Nicholas Robinson, of Northbridge; 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren; and a brother, Art Lowther and his wife Pauline, of Amherst, Nova Scotia.  He was predeceased by his brother Dave, in 1997. 

     Jack was born August 18, 1946 in Spring Hill, Nova Scotia, a son of Gerald and Ruann (Adams) Lowther.  At the age of 16, he came to the United States with his aunt and uncle.  He graduated from Framingham South High School, and then enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving during the Viet Nam era.  After the service, Jack began working for Bose Corporation in Framingham, where he remained until retiring in 2013.  He had lived in Whitinsville for the past 23 years.

     Jack was a wonderful and engaging man, who genuinely cared for others. He would always greet friends and strangers with a sincere smile.

     Jack loved New England sports teams, especially the Red Sox and Patriots.  He was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing golf anywhere, anytime.  He was a regular at the winter pitch league at Blissful Meadows and enjoyed spending time with the many wonderful people and friends in his life.

     Calling Hours and a Memorial Service will be held at the Village Congregational Church, Whitinsville, on Thursday, September 1.  Calling Hours are from 10-11:30 AM, with the Memorial Service beginning at 11:30. 

     Jack's family would like to thank the staff at Dana Farber for the very kind support and care given to Jack and his family. In lieu of flowers, they are requesting donations to Dana Farber,   20 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757