EAST BROOKFIELD:Joseph S. Lowkes, Sr. 86 of 324 Main St., died Wednesday Dec 24 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after being stricken ill at home. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Rita M. (Fletcher) Lowkes, a son Joseph S. Lowkes, Jr. of Spencer, a daughter Sandra A. Hill of Oak Bluffs, a sister Anna Nowak of Spencer, 6 grand, 7 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Mr. Lowkes was a plant superintendant at Botwinik Bros.,Inc. in Worcester where he worked for 38 years, retiring in 1985. He was a 50 year member of the E.Brookfield Fire Dept.,serving as its' Chief for 28 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Brookfield. Born in Worcester, he was the son of John and Mary (Virbickas) Lowkes. The funeral will be held Friday Dec. 26 from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 11a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Lincoln St., Brookfield. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, E.Brookfield. Calling hours are Friday Dec. 26 from 9a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made ot E.Brookfield Fire Co., 273 Main St.,E.Brookfield 01515.