James G Lowe Boothbay, Maine Obituary

James G Lowe

James Glendon Lowe, 72, Boothbay, Maine passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine on Friday, September 3, 2021. He was born February 9,1949 in Bangor, the son of Madeline Theo Brown and Glendon Lowe. Jim grew up in Corea, he spent much of his childhood with his grandparents in Steuben. He attended high school at Washington Depot High School in Roxbury, Connecticut and then attended Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. He was an incredible basketball player and enjoyed playing soccer. Jim was a lifelong lobster fisherman, he loved fishing and being on his boat, the Downeaster. Jimmy could always be found in the morning wearing a flannel shirt and red suspenders having coffee with whoever was around and enjoyed multiple breakfasts. He loved talking to others, listening, supporting and offering advice. He enjoyed splitting wood, working on traps/painting his buoys in his garage (which he made into his workshop). He was a strong believer in a daily nap in his recliner and was an avid animal lover, especially to his cat Sophie. Jim was a Friend of Bill W for 42 years and was a firm believer in the so what crowd. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents, cousin, Paula Leighton, and granddaughter, Katie Reed. He is survived by his wife Sandra; children, Susan (Jon) Carr, Betsy Lowe (Pete Daley), Greta Lowe, Nancy (Cliff) Condon, and Kenneth Reed and Heather Payne, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Aunt Audrey Leighton, other family members include, Linda (Frank) Redman, Jenny Brown, and many cousins. He will be missed by special friends of the fishing communities of the Boothbay Region. A boat parade will occur on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. All boats are welcome, please gather near Mouse Island. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Barrett’s Park, Lobster Cove Rd. Boothbay Harbor, ME. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Boothbay Community Center 185 Townsend Ave. Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 or the Fishermen’s Memorial, P.O.Box 304 Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, in memory of James Lowe.
September 3, 202109/03/2021
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Hall Funeral Home
September 7, 2022
On the first anniversary of James' passing, we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the memories of the past give you encouragement for the future as you walk each day with your loved one in your heart. It is our privilege and honor t... Continue Reading
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Jennifer Brown
October 1, 2021
Jimmy (my step brother) was a special man in many ways...I remember him as a very young girl (and he a young lad) when we were on the ledges in Stuben, Maine ( on family visit)...years and years and years ago! - I had a crush on him! He was sooo shy and never knew about... Continue Reading
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Kitty Hartford
September 10, 2021
Big Jim played a big part in my sobriety, and like many others, I always tried to sit near him in meetings and be part of the "So what?" club. He made it look so easy, in his laid-back, humble, humorous way. My condolences to his family.
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Donna Morey
September 9, 2021
Jim was such a kind and very caring man with a wonderful, dry sense of humor. I always enjoyed chatting with him at the Community Center. My sincere sympathy to his wife, Sandra, and all his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
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