Northborough – Erik J. Sowden passed away at home Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 after a heroin overdose. Erik’s family wishes that this will bring awareness to everyone in hopes of preventing the heartache that they are now experiencing.
He leaves behind his parents, “EJ” and Kathy Sowden; his brother, Justin Sowden; his paternal grandmother, Linda Sowden, all of Northborough; his maternal grandparents, Ken and Erma Tomcheck of Oxnard, Calif.; aunts and uncles, Jen Rizzi of Bellingham, Rob and Angie Sowden of Shrewsbury;, Don and Debbie Sowden of Hampton, Va., Scott and Sue Sowden of Northborough, Keith and Denise Sowden of Hudson, Bruce and Sue Holler of Ventura, Calif., and Sally Woods of Van Dyne, Wis.; and several cousins.
Born in Ventura, Calif., Erik was a lifelong resident of Northborough. He graduated from the metal fabrication program at Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School, class of 2010.
Erik was employed as a welder for the past 10 years at Jakeweld in Northborough.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 5-8 p.m., in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Northborough. Burial will take place privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Erik’s name may be made to your local Lions Club or Mass Lion Eye Research Fund (www.masslionseyeresearchfund.org).
