Ernest “Butch” Kowalski passed away on October 12, 2017. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1958, he was the son of the late Ernest and Helen (Mazonas) Kowalski and brother to Janet of Freeport, ME, Connie of Wentworth, NH, and Francene of Hilton Head Island, SC. He spent his life in Windsor Locks before moving to Wentworth NH in 2006 where he made his home with his sister Connie and brother-in-law Ron. Butch thoroughly enjoyed attending day program at Lakes Region Community Center where he had the opportunity to work and enjoy various activities. He loved animals, day trips, going out to lunch, and above all, music. He was a gentle soul who will be greatly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. There are no calling hours. Interment and graveside services will be on Saturday Nov. 4 at 11 a.m.in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Spring St..Windsor Locks. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Windsor Locks Funeral Home. For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com