John McDowell

August 5, 1945 - April 17, 2020

AYER: John McDowell, 74, formerly of 37 Grove Street, Ayer, died Friday, April 17, 2020 at East Longmeadow Nursing Center, East Longmeadow. Mr. McDowell was born in Ayer, August 5, 1945, a son of James W. McDowell and Eunice F. (Wynn) Biggs and was a longtime Ayer resident. He was a graduate of Ayer High School. He was predeceased by his stepfather William Biggs. An accomplished musician, he played in the Ayer High School band, the Salvation Army and the Harvard Town Band. During the Vietnam War era he served his country in the United States Navy. Early in his career he worked as a self employed contractor before going to work as an inspector for the Army Corps of Engineers Fort Devens. He leaves a brother of James McDowell of Piedmont, South Carolina as well as several nieces and many cousins. Funeral arrangements will be held privately. The Anderson Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Red., Ayer is assisting the family with arrangements.