Allan Robert Lowry

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ALLAN'S OBITUARY
Lowry, Allan Robert

March 29, 1953 ? February 14, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Allan Lowry, age 67. Dearly loved husband and lifelong best friend of Donna Sweeney. Supportive and proud father of Christa, Julie, Brad (Lindsay Cavanagh) and Leanna. Doting "Bampa" to his adored grandsons Callum and William, who brought much joy to his days. Dear brother of Mary Giles (Ray), brother and best friend of Keith (Susan Johansen). Oldest child of the late R.S. Lowry and the late Dorothy Penman. Predeceased by his younger brother, Earl (1976). Treasured uncle, cousin, friend and colleague to many in his extended circles who will miss him greatly.

A lifelong farmer on the 9th line of Ramsay, Allan was devoted to Penlow Farms: building internationally recognized Holstein bloodlines, developing successful cash crop operations, expanding the farm acreage and constantly seeking new and progressive technologies, science or management techniques to improve. In 2012 Penlow Farms was recognized nationally with a Master Breeder Shield and in 2015, he built a new barn with a robotic milker ? one of the first in the area. Although fiercely proud of his accomplishments, Allan was a humble man, spending his entire life on the farm where he grew up. The smell of his fields waking up in the spring was one of his favourites.

Allan was a dedicated member of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the Ontario Soil and Crops Association and the Lanark Holstein Club. He made many good friends through his work on various agricultural groups and committees.

As a director, he was well respected on the Lanark Mutual Insurance Board and later on the Board of Commonwell Insurance. Allan was committed to his community and gave back as a 4H leader, the long-time chair of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Board, and as a committee member on the Municipal Economic Development and Agricultural Committees.

His was a sharp-mind, capable of completing complex mathematical calculations in his head with ease. Beating him at a game of euchre was a rare occurrence that his children never tired of attempting. He believed in supporting local before it was trendy and always celebrated the successes of Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario or Canada and their people. He was usually the quietest person in the room but would often be the one to provide a critical piece of information or a vital perspective for decision making, or a quick-witted comment to elevate the mood.

Allan loved connecting with people and could to talk to anyone. He believed that a stranger was simply a friend you hadn't met yet. If you didn't like someone, that was a sign you needed to get to know and understand them better. He believed you should live and let live.

His church family at both St. Andrews Presbyterian in Carleton Place and Almonte United held a very special place in Allan's heart. He walked his faith daily and his beliefs provided him strength, direction and peace.

A private service will be held on Saturday February 20th at 2:00 pm. The service will be livestreamed; details are available through the funeral home. Interment will take place at Auld Kirk Cemetery in the spring.

Friends may support the family at Penlow Farms, 6278 County Road 29 Almonte, on Sunday February 21st from 12 noon until 3:00 pm. Remaining in your vehicle, you will be guided through the farm to pay respects to Allan.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Allan's memory are asked to consider a donation to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a charity close to his heart that grew from Canadian farmers wishing to share their abundance with people facing hunger around the world, or a charity of your choice. https://foodgrainsbank.ca/

Arrangements have been entrusted to Alan R. Barker Funeral Home: www.barkerfh.com.

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Family/Spouse: Donna Sweeney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Christa Lowry
2. Julie Lowry
3. Brad Lowry
4. Leanna Lowry

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• Name: Bert Lowry
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Lowry, Robert Samuel R.S. "Bert"

April 8, 1927- March 20, 2017

Proud father, grandfather, great grandfather and life-long farmer from the 9th line of Ramsay, Bert Lowry passed away March 20, 2017, just three weeks shy of his 90th birthday.

Son of the late Hollie Lowry and the late Edna Gardner. Dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy Penman (2013). Loved and respected father of Allan (Donna), Mary Giles (Ray) and Keith (Susan). Quick witted grandpa of Christa, Julie, Brad (Lindsay) and Leanna Lowry, Angie Giles and Todd Giles (Candy), Michelle Brown (Nick), Coady (Mallory), Kyle and Hayley Lowry. Great grandpa of Colby Brown, Clayton Giles and Maxwell Lowry. Dear brother of Bill (Pam), Jim (Sandy) and David (Lois). Treasured uncle, cousin and friend to his extended family and friends. Very special friend to Ed Lowry. Predeceased by his son Earl (1976) and brothers Gordon (Blanche) and Donald (Mae-Surviving) and brother-in-law- Jack Penman (Mary-Surviving) and sisters-in-law Ruth Leslie (Bill) and Elsie Richmond (Adrian-Surviving). The 9th line neighbours held a very special place in Bert's heart. He was committed to his church and community and very dedicated to the Lanark County Plowman's Association. Friends may visit the

Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Saturday March 25, 2017 1-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service will be held at the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Sunday March 26, 2017 at 1:30 p.m.

For those who wish to make a donation in his memory, please consider the Almonte Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation, the Auld Kirk Cemetery or St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place.

Robert married Dorothy Isabel Penman about 1951. Dorothy (daughter of John Penman and Mary Elizabeth Lawson) was born on 26 Jul 1926 in Rosetta, Lanark Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Jul 2013 in Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Jul 2013 in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LOWRY, Dorothy Isabel
(nee Penman)
Dorothy went to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013, surrounded by the family she loved so much. Beloved and devoted wife of Bert Lowry for over 62 years. Loved and deeply respected Mother of Allan (Donna), Mary Giles (Ray) and Keith (Susan). Treasured and "very hip" Grandma of Christa, Julie, Brad and Leanna Lowry, Todd Giles (Candy) and Angie Giles and Michelle Brown (Nick), Coady (Mallory), Kyle and Hayley Lowry and dear Great-Grandma of Colby Brown. Predeceased by her caring parents John Penman and Mary Lawson, her loving son Earl, her greatly missed sisters and brother, Ruth Leslie (late Bill), Elsie Richmond (Adrian-surviving) and Jack Penman (Mary- surviving). Dorothy was also a very special and loving aunt, sister-in-law, friend and neighbour. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Bridge Street, Carleton Place on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Carleton Place or the Almonte Hospital/Fairview Manor which would be appreciated by the family.
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David Hollie Lowry former reeve and councillor of Ramsay township died on June 14th in the Carleton Place and district Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 83.
Mr. Lowry was born Oct 6th, 1900 on the 9th line of Ramsay. There he lived and farmed all his life until he took up residence in the Nel gor Castle Nursing Home on High Street, Carleton Place four years ago.
He was the second son of Samuel Lowry and his wife Rebecca Gordon. He was Predeceased by his brother Gordon and his sister Agnes Preston, and is survived by his brother George.
On July 9th, 1924 he was married to Catherine Edna Gardner at her home in Ramsay township. He is survived by his wife, six sons and their wiv es; William H. and Pamela of Toronto, Gordon S. and Blanche of Ottawa, Robert S. (Bert) and Dorothy, Donald J. and May, James G. and Sandra, David W. and Lois all from the 9th Line of Ramsay. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Mr Lowry was well known throughout the community where he did custom threshing for 40 years. In winter he cut ice on the Mississippi river for local ice dealers and others for 25 years. He cut and sawed wood as well as being a log dealer.
Active in his church, he was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place on June 1927. He has missed being present only twice for communion in over 50 years. He also served as Representative Elder and Clerk of Session many years and was on the board of trustees.
He was on the committee for building of the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. He was president of the Carleton Place branch of the United Farmers of Ontario, and was president of the Almonte Co-op, a director of the North Lanark Agricultural Society and school trustee and the truant officer for Ramsay, and held other offices of trust and served the community in numerous other capacities.
The funeral was held from St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Carleton Placeon June 16th at 1:30 pm, conducted by Rev Robert Hill. Interment was at the Auld Kirk Cemetery. the pallbearers were Edwin Lowry, Bert Atcheson, Wallace Cook, Douglas Guerard, Douglas Stewart and Nelson Sym.
The honourary pallbearers were: Stewart Drummond, William Stewart, Elymir Reid, William Gordon and Clarence McGregor.

David married Catherine Edna Gardner on 9 Jul 1924 in Bennie's Corners, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of William Gardner and Isabella Urguhart McInnis) was born on 2 Feb 1895 in Bennie's Corners, Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 19 Jan 1985 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Longtime Ramsay resident, active historian and collector of poems, Catherine Edna Gardner Lowry of RR 3 Almonte died at the Almonte General Hospital in her 90th year Saturday, Jan 19, 1985. Mrs. Lowry was born on the eighth line of Ramsay township, and was educated at SS 10 at Bennie's Corners and Almonte High School. She spent all her life in Ramsay area and taught at several local schools before marrying. Mrs. Lowry worked for the United Farm Women of Ontario while bringing up a family and was curator for the Ramsay Women's Institute and a charter member of the North Lanark Historical Society. She spearheaded a move to erect a plaque to the inventor of basketball, James Naismith at Bennie's Corners. She recently published "Lanark Reflections" in which she edited a collection of Lanark county poetry. She wrote this poem about a friend in 1914;
She was the daughter of the late William Gardner and Isabella McInnis, and wife of David Hollie Lowry, and mother of William of Toronto, Gordon Of Ottawa, Robert (Bert), Donald, James and David, all of RR 3 Almonte. She is survived by her sisters Ethel Bellamy of Brockville, and Dorothy Delaurier, of RR 1 Almonte and 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Stanley, Earl, Roy and Lorne. Service was held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Spring interment at the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place.
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Catherine Edna Lowry dies
Longtime Ramsay resident, active historian and collector of poems, Catherine Edna Gardner Lowry of RR 3 Almonte died at the Almonte General Hospital in her 90th year Saturday, Jan 19, 1985. Mrs. Lowry was born on the eighth line of Ramsay township, and was educated at SS 10 at Bennie's Corners and Almonte High School. She spent all her life in Ramsay area and taught at several local schools before marrying. Mrs. Lowry worked for the United Farm Women of Ontario while bringing up a family and was curator for the Ramsay Women's Institute and a charter member of the North Lanark Historical Society. She spearheaded a move to erect a plaque to the inventor of basketball, James Naismith at Bennie's Corners. She recently published "Lanark Reflections" in which she edited a collection of Lanark county poetry. She wrote this poem about a friend in 1914;
We know her by her gentle air
Her hair of queenly grace
Her bright dark eyes and curly hair
And pleasant smiling face.
Her rippling laughter clear and shrill
That now and then may yet be heard
That echoes softly from yonder hill
Like the lilting song of a sweet voiced bird.
But now we hear she is going to leave
Yes Elva's going away
It matters little how we grieve
We cannot make her stay.

She was the daughter of the late William Gardner and Isabella McInnis, and wife of David Hollie Lowry, and mother of William of Toronto, Gordon Of Ottawa, Robert (Bert), Donald, James and David, all of RR 3 Almonte. She is survived by her sisters Ethel Bellamy of Brockville, and Dorothy Delaurier, of RR 1 Almonte and 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brothers Stanley, Earl, Roy and Lorne. Service was held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Spring interment at the Auld Kirk cemetery, Almonte. Funeral arrangements were handled by the Alan R Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place.

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John married Mary Elizabeth Lawson. Mary (daughter of Charles William Lawson and Emma Lodge) was born on 28 Nov 1904 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 13 Mar 2000 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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?b?MARY ELIZABETH LAWSON PENMAN - ?/b?died peacefully in hospital, Almonte, Ontario, Canada on March 13, 2000 at age 95.

Beloved wife of the late John Penman. Dear mother of Dorothy (Mrs. Bert Lowry), Almonte, Ruth (Mrs. William Leslie), Toronto and Elsie (Mrs. Adrian Richmond), Dunrobin. Also Survived by 9 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one son John Charles Penman, by two brothers Jack and William, by one sister Isabel (Mrs. George Stewart) and by one grandson Earl.

Friends called at the Kerry Funeral Home, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visiting on Tuesday. Thence to Almonte United Church at 12:00 noon until service time at 2:00 pm on Wednesday. Rev. S. Derek Shelly officiating. Spring interment Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta. Donations made to the General Hospital "Rosamond Wing" or the Rosetta Cemetery would be appreciated by the Penman family.

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Plots A217 to A228
Stone 159
Samuel G. Lowry 1858-1946 His wife Rebecca A. Gordon 1866-1940
W. J. Gordon Lowry 1895-1920

Samuel married Rebecca Agnes Gordon on 25 Dec 1894 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Rebecca (daughter of John Gordon and Margaret Walker) was born about 1867 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Sep 1940 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The death occured at the family home, ninth line of Ramsay, on Wednesday, Sept 4th, of Mrs Samuel G. Lowry, in her 74th year. Deceased who had been ill for some six months was the former Rebecca Agnes Gordon, and was born in the townshio of Goulbourn, a daughter of the late John Gordon and his wife, Margaret Walker. In 1894 she was married to Mr Samuel G. Lowry, who survives her, together with one daughter and two sons, namely, Miss M. Agnes Lowry at home and Messrs D. Holly Lowry residing on the ninth line of Ramsay and Mr S. George Lowry at home. There are also five brothers, living, Robert W. Gordon of Mather Man.; William John of Saskatoon; David L. of Windsor; Samuel B. of Richmond and Calvin A. of Gibson N.B. another brother died 20 years ago. The late Mrs Lowry was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and a life member of the W.M.S. The funeral will be held from the family residence, 9th line of Ramsay on Friday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock to the auld Kirk Cemetery.

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1923, Friday August 17, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Obituary William Gardner
A well known and highly esteemed resident of Bennie's Corners passed away on Friday morning in the R.M. Hospital, Almonte in the person of William Gardner, after a few days' illness following an operation for appendicitis. Deceased, who was the youngest son of the late Walter Gardner and Elizabeth Bowes, was born at Bennie's Corners nearly 56 years ago where he since resided. He made many friends who regret his sudden demise. About thirty-one years ago deceased married Miss Isabel McInnis from near Hopetown who survives was a family of four sons and three daughters: Stanley of Oshawa; Edna, Earl, Ethel, Roy, Lorne and Dorothy, who were all at home at present. He is survived by one brother and two sisters, Walter of Salmon Arm, B.C. and Mrs Jas McDougall of Almonte and Mrs Alex Pretty of Hopetown all of whom have the deepest sympathy of this community in their sad and sudden bereavement. Another brother, Thomas of Hamburg, N.Y. died last month. The funeral which took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence on the 8th line was very largely attended many coming from a distance to pay their last tribute of respect to the departed. The funeral services were conducted by Rev D.H. Hodges, pastor of the Blakeney Presbyterian church of which deceased was a faithful and active member and a member of the board of managers. The pallbearers were: Alex Pretty, Donald McInnis, Jas McDougall, Wm Phillip, Wm A. Snedden and Gavin Gilmour. Interment was made in the 8th line cemetery.

William married Isabella Urguhart McInnis on 30 Mar 1892 in Dalhousie Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born on 6 Nov 1865 in Lanark Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 18 Mar 1938 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1938, Thursday March 24, The Almonte Gazette page 4
Mrs William Gardner
Largely attended by friends and relatives the funeral of Mrs William Gardner was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her daughter, Mrs D.H. Lowry, 9th line of Ramsay. Mr Fred Rice, student minister at Rev Wm Foote of Carleton Place, conducted the funeral services. The pallbearers were Alex Barker, William Philips, John Waddell, Alton Matthews, William Anderson and David Drummond. The remains were interred in the Auld Kirk cemetery. The late Mrs Gardner, who had made her home with her daughter, Mrs D.H. Lowry, had been ill over a year, and passed away Friday evening. Deceased, whose maiden name was Isabella U. MacInnes, was born 73 years ago in Dalhousie township, daughter of the late James MacInnes and his wife, Catherine McNicol. Some 45 years ago she married William Gardner of Bennie's Corners, and lived there until a few years ago. Mr Gardner predeceased her in 1923. Surviving are three daughters and four sons, namely Mrs D.H. Lowry, Ramsay; Mrs Harold Bellamy, Toledo, Ont; Dorothy, Ottawa; Stanley, Lloyd and Lorne of Oshawa; and Earl of Dundas. There also survive three sisters and three brothers: Mrs James Black and Mrs Andrew Ross of Smiths Falls; Mrs Asa Bond, Iona, Alta., Donald MacInnes, Hopetown, James MacInnes of Brockville, and John MacInnes, of Syracuse, N.Y.

David married Jane McKirdy. Jane and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles married Emma Lodge in 1903. Emma was born on 12 Jul 1880 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 11 Jan 1947 in Rosetta Cemetery, Rosetta, Lanark Highlands, Lanark, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Pakenham Union Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1947, Thursday January 16, The Almonte Gazette page 4
MRS. CHAS. LAWSON
Mrs. Chas. Lawson passed away on January 11th, 1947 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Penman of Rosetta. She was born in Almonte on July 12th, 1880, Emma Lodge, daughter of the late Thomas Lodge and Hannah Fletcher of Huddersfield, England. In 1903 she was united in marriage to Chas. Lawson of Cedar Hill and made her home there ever since. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, two daughters, Mary, Mrs, J. Penman, Rosetta; Isabell, Mrs. Geo. Stewart of Ramsay, and two sons, William A. and John C. of Cedar Hill; two sisters, Mary of Toronto and Lottie, Mrs. Geo. Lampros of Belleville and five brothers, James of Unionville; Frank of Buffalo; Thomas of Smiths Falls; George of Liverpool, N. Y., and Jack of Calgary. Joseph of Almonte, predeceased her five years ago. Also left to mourn her loss are twelve grandchildren. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from her late residence to the United Church Cemetery, Pakenham. The service was conducted at the home and graveside by her pastor, Rev. H. A. Turner. Many floral tributes were received. The pallbearers were: Leonard and Stuart Fulton, John D. Smithson, Howard Lowry, Murray Reid and Clarence Boal. Flowerbearers were: Lloyd and Lyle Reid; Jas. A. Howard and Jas. R. Fulton and Jackie Penman. Mrs. Lawson had been an active worker in community affairs and particularly in church organization.