Lowell Underwood Hammett of Bonita Springs, Fla., died on Monday, June 13, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester with his wife and his two sons at his side.

Born in Vineyard Haven, he resided later in Newton and Natick, where he became an officer of Newton Savings Bank, Suffolk Franklin Savings Bank and Middlesex Savings Bank.

Lowell’s passion for Masonry started when he was raised on March 10, 1969, at the Norumbega Lodge AF& AM in Newtonville. He was worshipful master of Norumbega Lodge from 1976 to 1977, and served as district deputy grand master in Brighton Fifth Masonic District from 1980 to 1981. Additionally, he held the following positions: senior grand deacon, 1982; grand sword bearer, 1984 to 1986; grand representative, Finland, 1986 to present; grand marshal, 1987 to 1989; Henry Price medal, 1989; senior grand warden, 1990; grand lodge board of directors, 1993 to 1999; affiliated The Masters Lodge, 1984; charter member affiliated Mount Holyoke Lodge, 1989; honorary member, affiliated Winslow Lewis Lodge, 1990; St. Andrew’s Royal Arch Chapter, 1981; high priest, 1985; Boston Council, Royal and Select Master Masons, 1981; St. Bernard Commandery, 1981; commander, 1993, Valley of Boston; Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 4th to 320nd degrees, Dec. 9, 1978; most wise master, Mt. Olivet Chapter of Rose Croix, 1996 to 1999; Coroneted 33rd degree, Sept. 29, 1998.

Lowell will be dearly missed by his family and a long list of close friends.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Hammett of Bonita Springs, Fla.; sons Christopher and his wife Paula of Holliston; Steven and his wife Lyn of Worcester; and his faithful canine companion of six years, Trudy. Grandpa will also be missed by three grandsons, David, Michael and Eric of Holliston, and his only granddaughter, Kristina and her husband Jesse Johnson of Ashby; and five great-grandchildren, Dustin, Brendon, Jesse Jr., Nicole and Ryan, all of Ashby.

A private service and interment was held for family and close friends on June 20 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Newton Lower Falls.

The family is requesting that donations be made to the Masonic Home in Charlton.