Michael John Cowdrey

September 15, 1949 - October 26, 2018

Michael John Cowdrey, age 69 of Methuen passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in Maine on October 26, 2018. He was born in Lowell on September 15, 1949 to the late Francis and Kathleen (Hey) Cowdrey. Michael was a graduate of Keith Academy of Lowell, Class of 1967 and a graduate of Bridgewater State College, Class of 1971. He was also a member of Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity at Bridgewater State College. Michael was a long time teacher at the Marshall Middle School in Billerica where he taught Math and History. He also coached baseball and golf at Billerica High School. Michael enjoyed golfing, skiing, and boating. He was an avid Boston Sports fan. Michael enjoyed spending time with his family on Little Sebago Lake. Michael was the beloved husband of Rachelle (Fredkin) Cowdrey with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Sarah Cowdrey, and Jacob Cowdrey. Michael is also survived by his uncle Joseph Hey and his wife Lynn, his mother and father in-law Annie and Norman Fredkin, brother in-law Jay Fredkin and his wife Joanne, sister in-law Rozanne Fredkin, a niece, two nephews and many cousins. Friends and guests are invited to call on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St. Methuen. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Hearts Parish, 165 S. Main St. Bradford. Per the family’s request, interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Rd. #200 Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and online guestbook, please visit the funeral home website, www.pollardfuneralhome.com. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cowdrey Family.