Arthur Francis Mallowes

Sonny passed away at home, surrounded by family and his 4-legged buddies. He was the genuine article; a true Chathamite. Born at Cape Cod Hospital, son of Edward and Cecilia Mabel Mallowes, he lived a solidly good and simple life. He entered the Coast Guard after High School and was stationed on the Handkerchief Shoal Lightship, serving his country on the water and then went on to serve his family as a fisherman. Sonny met his future wife, Thelma Morrell, on a blind date arranged by her cousin. They married 6 months later. They are both survived by two sons, Edward and David Mallowes, their wives and families. He was particularly proud of son Edward being the Captain of a New Bedford scalloper and of David being a lobsterman. He was a lifelong Chatham fisherman, well into his eighties. If you knew Sonny, you knew he had nine lives. Two of them involved falling overboard, once in his youth from the Lightship, and once in his senior years while quahogging locally.

A man of his generation, he was rooted in verbal relay of information, the sanctity of books and the handwritten word. He spoke easily to strangers, loved his family, treasured his friends and adored his dogs. Best known for his storytelling and expansive knowledge of town history, he shared generously to all who would listen. We believe his physical body just ran out of space; it was so full of so many stories. In more recent years, he'd be found sitting outside in a chair in his neighborhood with a dog or two at his side as he busied himself with tasks that supported Dave's lobstering business. He loved his neighbors and they loved him. He'll be remembered for his kindness, his humor and humility.

A memorial service is planned for Friday, October 6th at 11am at the First United Methodist Church, 569 Main Street, Chatham. All are welcome to celebrate his life, coming together to share your memories and tell your stories about Sonny.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Chatham Fire Department. We are ever grateful for their help over the years on Ethelma Drive and this last year on Ocean View Terrace. We also wish to express sincere thanks for the excellent care provided by Seaside Home Care and Broadreach Hospice that allowed Sonny to be where he wanted to be.