Carmen (Courtois) Lowe, 52, of Ayer, beloved wife of Christopher Lowe, died December 6th at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Saco, ME, February 10, 1957, a daughter of the late Ralph J. Courtois and Bernadette (Hubert) Courtois, who survived her. She spent her early years in Biddeford, ME and attended local schools. She celebrated her 30th Wedding Anniversary this past August 4th. Carmen enjoyed traveling and was an accomplished musician. She played piano, saxophone, accordion and could master any instrument she picked up. She was also an adept crafter, with a great eye for colors and enjoyed scrapbooking. Carmen was a communicant of St. Catherine’s Church in Westford and was a twenty year member of Toastmasters International. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by a sister, Joanne of Westbrook, ME and a Brother Gerald of Biddeford, ME