Castine
December 19, 1929-October 10, 2022
Born: Castine, Maine
Married: Elma May Cole Lowell, December 30, 1950
Parents: Russell and Elizabeth Tucker Tenan Lowell, Stepmother Beatrice H. Lowell
Elmer was raised by his grandmother Retta Wilson Lowell.
Predeceased by: Parents, stepmother, grandmother, brother-in-law Paul Bouchard, daughter Brenda Condon, son in law James Peasley Jr.
Survived by: his wife of 71 years, Elma May Cole Lowell
Sister: Annabelle Bouchard of Brockton, Mass.
Children: Freida Peasley (Gerry), Brenda Condon (predeceased) (Don) of Brooksville, Homer Lowell (Megan), Claudia Smith (Winfield) of Penobscot
Seven grandchildren: Steve Peasley (Camille), Stacey Hutchins (Al), Jaime Torrey (Mike), Jeff Condon (Katie), Jacob Lowell (Haley), Ryan Lowell (Mary), Emily Lowell
Twelve great-grandchildren: Jack Pascal, Hoyt, Cora, Trafton, and Harland Hutchins, Harlie and Nick Burke, Wayland Torrey, Oliver and Nathan Lowell, Maeve and Elliana Lowell
One great-great-grandchild: Ella Bartlett
Elmer went to Penobscot schools and graduated from Bucksport High School, Class of 1948. Elmer worked for Fortin Brothers for several winters. He was a Penobscot selectman in 1957. He worked for the State Highway from 1957-1968, for Fred W. Beal Co. from 1968-1976 and Fortin & Jewett Co., a division of Webber Oil Co., from 1976-1995 until retirement.
Elmer enjoyed time spent with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid stock car racing fan; he also like going to fairs and watching horse pulling. He was a Mason for many years.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Penobscot.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Elmer’s name may be made to the Penobscot Fire Department, P.O. Box 20, Penobscot, ME 04476 or the Penobscot Historical Society, P.O. Box 64, Penobscot, ME 04476. Arrangements are under the care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bucksport. (mitchelltweedie-young.com)