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Roland J.
Lowe
Jan 17, 1946 — Mar 25, 2022
Roland J. Lowe formerly of Webster, age 76 passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on March 25, 2022. Born January 17, 1946, in Worcester, Massachusetts to his loving mother June P. (Lowe) Langlois. He was predeceased by his brother Richard Crimp, Eugene P. Langlois, Brenda J. Langlois and Jamie Learned.
Decorous throughout life, Roland emulated dignity with a sense of what is right, as the eldest of eight siblings, he was a member of the Mohegan Council, Boy Scouts of America, an altar server at St. Louis Church and attended Bartlett High School before joining the US Air Force.
A veteran of Vietnam Era & peacetime, MSgt Lowe (E-7) served from 1963 to 1989 as an Avionics Guidance and Con Systems Technician until promoted to Avionics Supervisor. He toured in the UK, Thailand, and Guam. Throughout his service he was stationed in Chanute AFB, Westover AFB, Ellsworth AFB, and Minot AFB, just to name a few.
After 26 honorable years in the military, he and his wife settled in Mesa, Arizona at which he dedicated an 18-year employment with the US Postal Service. A jubilant personality, Mr. Lowe faced life with strength, courage, dignity and of course humor.
A loving husband for over 35 years to Roberta S. Lowe who passed away in April of 2021. He is survived by his sisters, Susan R. Muise and her husband Paul J. of Dudley, Lynne M. Dougherty and her husband John of Webster and Debra M. Walkowiak of Thompson, CT, as well as his children James Lowe, Eric Lowe of SD, Norman Lowe and his wife Nicole of NC, Joanna Sherbun and her husband Ryan and Christopher Lowe of Gainesville, FL along with 5 grandchildren, Brittany, Nick, Alyssa, Seth and Brayden and many nieces and nephews
There will be no calling hours. The family kindly requests that flowers be omitted and donations in his memory be made to a charity of one's choice. The Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home has been entrusted with his arrangements.
A Committal Service will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Old Cemetery Road, Dudley, MA on Thursday, April 14 at 11:00 a.m. graveside Section, Avenue A Extension left entrance.
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