Robert John “Bob” Stowell

husband, father, grandfather, printer, golfer, friend

Robert John “Bob” Stowell died on January 22, 2020, after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for years and fighting pneumonia for days. For almost 60 years Bob was the husband of Elsa (Nilsson) Stowell, who lives in North Chelmsford, where they built a life and a family together.

Bob was born in Lowell on September 18, 1932. The seventh of Fred and Mary (King) Stowell’s eight children, Bob grew up in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell with his late siblings Fred Jr., Frances, John, Ray, Bill, and Paul, as well as his baby brother Larry, who still lives there today.

Belvidere is also where Bob met Elsa--at Vee’s Restaurant on High Street. As the story goes, Elsa (she went by “Elly” in those days) would drive her friends there in her father’s black 1938 Buick Special.

One day Elsa couldn’t get the car to start, but Bob knew a trick using a quarter. (Of course, Elsa didn’t know Bob was the one who sabotaged the car in the first place so he could be the one to fix it.) It worked. Bob and Elsa got married on September 20, 1960.

Bob studied at Immaculate Conception School in Lowell; graduated from Keith Academy, also in Lowell; served with the U.S. Army 26th Infantry Regiment in Bamberg, Germany; and worked as a “stripper” (preparing artwork and plates for printing) for many years, first at Courier Citizen and then at Sullivan Brothers, both in Lowell.

A longtime member of the Chelmsford Lodge of Elks, Bob went to church at St. John the Evangelist Parish in North Chelmsford--and put in a lot of time on the golf course. An active member of Longmeadow Golf Club, Bob got a hole-in-one in 1960 and won plenty of trophies, including their Club Cup in 1963.  

Bob leaves Elsa; their son Stephen Stowell, his wife Alyson (Garland) Stowell, and their daughter Kathryne Stowell, all in Chelmsford; and their son Scott Stowell and his wife Carmen Morais in New York City.

Elsa was the first to notice Bob’s Alzheimer’s Disease, which was then diagnosed in 2013. In the years since then, Bob first lost his worries, then his stories, and then his words, but never his strength, optimism, good humor--or that crooked smile of his.

Because of his disease, Bob couldn’t always recognize his family and friends, but everybody he met was his friend and all of his friends became his family. Instead of sending flowers, Bob would want you to do two things: First, make a donation to help make Universal Family Care happen at caringacross.org. Then, “take it easy.”

Everybody is invited to O’Donnell Funeral Home at 276 Pawtucket Street in Lowell from 2 to 6 pm on Sunday to celebrate Bob and share his stories. Bob’s funeral mass will be at 10 am on Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lowell, with his burial afterwards at Pine Ridge Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

David Joseph Notini

Well-known local businessman;

(LOWELL)-- On January 18, 2020, David Joseph Notini, 71, passed on to eternal peace surrounded by his equally loving and devastated family, following a sudden diagnosis of a brain tumor.  News of David’s death will be met with shock and sadness by all who experienced his generosity, humor, and selflessness.

A lifelong resident of Lowell, David attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Keith Academy before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. David served as Military Police while stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. Upon his return, he honed his business sense serving as fourth generation leadership alongside his family at A.H. Notini & Sons Inc., a wholesale distributor established in 1890, until the company was sold in 2015.    

David’s greatest source of pride were his two children Jason David (Debbie) and Jill Ann (Greg Vadas), both of Bethesda, MD.  Jason and Jill have maintained a singular focus for their life: Make dad proud.  And, through their achievements and his grandchildren, David found tremendous pleasure.  David was a doting grandfather to Zoli Hannah, Mila Davey, Ella Beth, and Jaxon David. 

True love often travels on a gravel road.  David met Brenda in 1972 and spent many early dates at The Commodore Ballroom on Thorndike Street enjoying music and dancing the night away.  After several years apart, David and Brenda rekindled their love and shared many dances in the kitchen of their Jenness Street home.  David would command Alexa to play Billy Ocean, and together they found their groove.  

David is predeceased by his parents, Robert E. and Doris (Belleville) Notini, and his sister Diane Notini Loughran (and husband Jimmy Loughran), with whom he shared a tremendous bond.  His sister Diane undoubtedly welcomed him to his eternal home with a warm hug and familiar greeting, “Hi Davey.”  He is survived by his older brother Robert C. (Butch) and his wife, Lynn and their children Tracy (Jim) Riva (David’s Goddaughter), Matthew Notini, and Kathleen Notini.   He is also survived by his nephew and Godson Patrick Loughran and niece Erin Loughran.   David also leaves behind an uncle, two aunts, and several cousins from the Notini and Belleville families.

Finally, David was a Jeopardy and trivia enthusiast, enjoyed horseracing, watching sports, time at the beach, and socializing with friends at the VFW on Plain Street.  David was a skillful pool player, once beating Allison Fischer at a game of 9-ball when he broke and ran the table.   

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 4 to 7 P.M. Tuesday January 21, 2020. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Wednesday morning at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH at 10 o’clock followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made out to the Lowell Cancer Center, c/o the LGH Philanthropy Office, 295 Varnum Ave., 01854. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Robert F. “Bob” Moriarty, Sr.

 Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend

    Robert F. “Bob” Moriarty, Sr., 73, of Lowell, died Saturday, January 4th at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen M. (Nadeau) Moriarty who survives him and with whom he celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on February 14, 2019. He was affectionately known in his circle of family and friends as Bobby, Moe, Uncle Bobby, Dad, Pa and Sir.
    Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, June 6, 1946, a son of the late John J. and the late Anna M. (Regis) Moriarty, he attended St. Patrick Grammar School and was a graduate of Keith Academy with the Class of 1964 where he served as student body president and excelled in varsity football, and track and was on the Greater Lowell All Star Team. As a member of the Boy Scouts of America, he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. Following high school, he then went on to attend Boston University on a football scholarship.
    Before retiring, Bob was owner and operator of R. Moriarty Associates in Lowell for over 20 years.
    Among his many interests, he enjoyed a good political debate, spending time on his computer, photography, woodworking and was an avid Red Sox fan.
    In addition to his wife Kathy, Bob is survived by a daughter Kathleen M. Moriarty of Dracut, MA; three sons Robert F. Moriarty, Jr. and his wife Sandra of Lowell, Daniel T. Moriarty of Dracut, MA and Patrick J. Moriarty, Sr. of Lowell; eight grandchildren Aedan, Kayla, Miranda, Jameson, Olivia, Evelyn, Finn and Danyka Moriarty; a step-daughter Ann Marie Brophy and her husband Mark and their children of Waltham, MA; two sisters Ellen Guilbeault of Pelham, NH and Ann Duggan of Hampton, NH; two sisters-in-law Jeanne Nadeau and Sandra Moriarty; brother-in-law John Nadeau and his wife Anne Marie; his dear friends Peter Goubeau, Ed Ligon and Idalina Sousa; and many nieces and nephews.
    He was also grandfather of the late Patrick J. “PJ” Moriarty, Jr., brother of the late John and George Moriarty and dear friend of the late Paul Giguere.
    Relatives and friends may call for a Memorial Visitation at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Committal Services will be held privately. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory make donate to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 4550 Montgomery Ave. Suite 1100 N Bethesda, MD 20814 or CFF.org. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Doris Gloria (Guevremont) Fitzpatrick

Ashland – Doris Gloria (Guevremont) Fitzpatrick, 93, passed away Monday evening, December 30, 2019 at her home at the Residence at Valley Farm.  Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, a former longtime resident of Ocala Florida, Framingham and Lowell MA, she was the beloved wife of Raymond J. “Bud” Fitzpatrick who survives her and with whom she celebrated their 73rd anniversary on February 18, 2019.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, April 1, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and the late Rose (Arpin) Guevremont, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High, Class of 44.  She was also the youngest sister of the late Rita (Mullen) Castellano and the late Lorraine Lemerise.
In addition to her husband, Doris is survived by two daughters, Gayle Delony and her husband Bill of Dunellon, FL and Lynn Patrick and her husband Jim of Mendon, MA, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Doris’ pride and joy was her family and nothing was more important than time spent with them.  She loved to dance, shop, and decorate the many homes she had through the years.  She even redesigned floor plans for four homes that she had built for her and her family.   She also loved reading, travel, sightseeing and time spent on Cape Cod.  She was the consummate homemaker whose door was always open to entertain her many friends and family.  She never met a stranger that she couldn’t start a conversation with. She was genuinely interested in everyone and always had a smile for them.  She was the ultimate “people person”, who cared first and foremost about others before herself.  She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. 
Relatives and friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 Pawtucket St. at Fletcher in Lowell from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 followed by a Funeral Service in the Funeral Home at 1:00 o'clock. Her Committal Prayers will immediately follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing, may make contributions in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.