AUGUSTA — Valerie Fay Lowe, 60, of Augusta, Maine, died unexpectedly on June 19, 2026.

She was born on July 29, 1965, in Augusta, Maine the daughter of Frederick and Valerie (Nutting) Murphy.

Valerie loved the ocean and spending time outdoors.

She was predeceased by her parents; Frederick C. Murphy and Valerie Nutting and her sister Stephanie A. Bourget.

Valerie is survived by her brother Frederick Murphy and his wife Tammy, her brother William Murphy, a half brother Jeff Murphy, her son Keenan Lysen and several nieces & nephews.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com