1932 – 2015

WOODSTOCK — Joseph W. Stowell, 82, of Woodstock, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, June 2, at his home in Woodstock.

He was born on Dec. 27, 1932, in Harlem of New York City, a son of Charles and Irene Stowell. He graduated from New Jersey schools and pursued a career in printing.

On Feb. 16, 1957, he married Carol A. McKelvey in New Jersey, where they made their home until moving to Maine in 1972.

Joe ran his own print shop, Onyx Printing Co., for many years out of his home, both in New Jersey and Maine.

He had many interests, including playing the cornet; riding his motorcycle, including two separate trips across the country to Florida and California; skiing, which he started at age 50; oil painting and hunting.

He is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Kleva and her husband, Jim of Ohio; brothers, Charles Stowell of New Jersey, John Stowell of Florida, and Jim Buchannon of New Jersey; and a sister, Sylvia Porter of New Jersey.

He was predeceased by his wife, Carol; and a son, Joseph Stowell II.

Online condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com.