First Baptist Church Halifax extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Fred Lowery, who died on December 4th just a few weeks' shy of his 100th birthday. A Funeral Service was held at the Church on Monday, December 8th at 11 a.m.
LOWERY, Fred Earl, 99,
Halifax, passed away in Windsor Elms, Windsor, December 4, 2008, just
weeks short of his 100th birthday. Born January 1, 1909 in Moncton,
N.B., he was a son of the late Stan and Margaret Lowery. He had been a
resident of Windsor Elms for the past two and a half years. Besides his
parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Cora. He is survived by his
son, Richard "Rick" (Nancy), Halifax; grandchildren, Murray
Lowery-Simpson (Kelly), Hanwell, N.B.; Karen Service (Paul), Halifax
and Andrew Lowery (Mandy), Dartmouth; and great-grandchildren, Hannah,
Kirsten and Rebecca Simpson, Hanwell, and Boden Lowery, Dartmouth. Fred
spent his entire working career with the Canadian National Railways,
retiring at age 65. After graduating from Moncton High School, he began
his career in Moncton and transferred three times between Moncton and
Halifax, before settling permanently in Halifax in the late 1940's.
While with the CNR he was employed in various office/administrative
position, most notably in the latter years in the freight sales area,
which for several years, required him to travel throughout Nova Scotia.
He was a dedicated sports fan, and was known for his quick wit and
sense of humour. His greatest interest and talent was in the realm of
music. He was an accomplished pianist and singer. As a younger man, he
played the piano for a number of bands and orchestras in concerts, for
dances and radio broadcasts. As a singer, he was a member of First
Baptist Church Choir and Men's Chorus and Barbershops groups,
particularly the Atlantic Swells. Barbershop singing was his greatest
enjoyment and he participated until he was well into his 90's. He gave
his last public performance as a pianist at age 90. In 1983 he was
named Barbershoper of the Year in recognition of his contribution s,
especially in the role of Secretary of the Association. The family
wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of the Windsor
Elms for the love, kindness and care extended to Fred during his time
there. Visitation will be held Sunday, December 7, 2-4:30 p.m. in
Snow's Funeral Home, 2666 Windsore St., Halifax. Funeral service will
be held in First Baptist Church, Oxford Street, Halifax, Monday,
December 8 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to Windsor Elms,
590 King St., Windsor, NS B0N 2T0, First Baptist Church, 1300 Oxford
St., Halifax, NS B3H 3Y8, or to a charity of choice. E-mail condolences
to: condolences.snow@ns.aliantzinc.ca
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