James Arthur "Art" Lowe

Male 1912 - 2004  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Arthur "Art" Lowe was born in 1912 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of William James "Jim" Lowe and Annabelle Kirk); died in 2004; was buried in 2004 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Art Lowe
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    James married Elsie Mae Camelon in 1943. Elsie (daughter of John Camelon and Jean Mae "Jeanie" Fulton) was born in 1922 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Dec 2018 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Dec 2018 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Bill Lowe
    2. Donald Wayne Lowe

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William James "Jim" Lowe was born on 5 Mar 1881 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (son of James Lowe and Amelia Murphy); died on 29 Dec 1977 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Jim Lowe
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    Died:
    1978, Wednesday January 18, The Almonte Gazette page 3

    ?b?William James Lowe (James)?/b?
    As the old year ended, there also ended the life of Cedar Hill's oldest pioneer, William James Lowe, whose passing occurred at Fairview Manor, Almonte, on December 29th, 1977. He was 96 years of age. Jim, as he was known, was a highly respected citizen and neighbour. He worked hard and was always happiest when he felt he had completed an honest day's work and respected all others that did so. He was blessed with a remarkable memory so he was a real source of history to listen to. He never lost interest in people or happenings around him. But the years took their toll and Jim grew weak and frail. On December 29 his Master called him to his everlasting peace and rest. Jim has led precious memories of a good life lived not only for himself but for others as well. Born at Cedar hill on March 5th, 1881, Jim was the son of the James Lowe and his wife, the late Amelia Morphy. He attended S.S. No 8 Cedar Hill and later went into the business of farming which he pursed all through his working years until his retirement a few years ago. He was a member of the United Church of Canada. On March 15, 1910, he was married at Union Hall to the former Annabelle Kirk, who predeceased him. On the 26th of June, 1943, at Almonte, he married the former Sarah Ritchie Nontell, also predeceased. Left to mourn his loss, is a step-daughter, Irene (Mrs Elmer Goodellow), Almonte, three sons, Arthur and Russell of Cedar Hill and Herbert of Braeside. three daughters, Mabel (Mrs William Barr), Almonte, Amelia (Mrs Harvey Wagner) Smiths Falls, and Margaret (Mrs Osler Steen), Bells Corners. A sister, Lila (Mrs William Scott) predeceased him. Funeral services for Mr Lowe were held at the Gamble and Comba Funeral Home, Church Street, Almonte, on December 31st, 1977 at 2 p.m. Rev Cecil Dodds, of Pakenham, officiated at services held at the funeral home and at Auld Kirk Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Frederick, William and Donald Lowe and James Steen; a cousin Arthur Morphy ad a neighbour Edgar Ritchie. Honourary pallbearers were Leonard Fulton, James Giles, Gordon Boal, William Lawson, Clifford Smith, and William Bolger.

    William married Annabelle Kirk in 1910. Annabelle was born on 13 Apr 1886 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1942 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Annabelle Kirk was born on 13 Apr 1886 in Ramsay Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1942 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1942, Thursday February 26, The Almonte Gazette page 5
    Mrs Wm J. Lowe
    The death occurred in Almonte on Monday, Feb 23rd, of Mrs William J. Lowe of Cedar Hill, in her 56th year. Mrs Lowe had been visiting her sister, Mrs James Dunfield for a week and although she had been in poor health for the past 15 years, death was unexpected. A daughter of James Kirk of Almonte, and his late wife Anna Bell McCrae, she was born in Ramsay township. She married Wm J. Lowe 31 years ago and they resided on the farm in Pakenham until the time of her death. She a member of Zion United Church, Cedar Hill. Surviving in addition to the husband are three daughters and three sons, namely, Mabel Kirk Lowe and Margaret at home; Anna Bell Amelia, Reg. N. at the Great War Memorial Hospital at Perth; James Arthur, Herbert H. and Russell F. at home. Her father, James Kirk, is a resident of Almonte as also is a sister, Mrs Grace Dunfield. A brother Herbert, lives at Wahnapitae, Ont. The funeral was held from the family residence, 6th concession of Pakenham on Wednesday afternoon to the Auld Kirk Cemetery Rev H.A. Turner conducted the services. The pallbearers were Jack Dowdall, Percy Stanley, Wm Fulton, Wilbert Morphy, Henry Morphy and Eric Floyd.

    Children:
    1. Mabel Kirk Lowe was born on 5 Feb 1911 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Jul 1996 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. James Arthur "Art" Lowe was born in 1912 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died in 2004; was buried in 2004 in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Herbert Lowe was born on 12 Feb 1915 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Jan 1987 in Arnprior, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Russell Frederick Lowe was born in 1917 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Sep 2006 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Amelia "Amy" Lowe was born in 1918; died on 21 Nov 2017 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Margaret Lowe was born on 21 Apr 1926; died on 16 Feb 2017 in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Lowe was born on 5 May 1843 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 20 May 1903 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 22 May 1903 in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1903, Friday May 22, The Almonte Gazette, front page
    ?Mr. Jackson, Lowe left today (Thursday) for Pakenham township to be present at the funeral of his uncle, Mr. Jas. Lowe, who died there on Wednesday, and who is to he buried on Friday. The deceased was 58 years of age and well known in Almonte, where his demise was learned with regret.

    1903, Friday May 22, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
    Pakenham News
    Died, in Pakenham township, on Wednesday morning, James Lowe of Cedar Hill. The funeral will take place on Friday to St. Mark' s cemetery, Pakenham.

    James married Amelia Murphy. Amelia was born on 16 Oct 1855 in Waba, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Mar 1911 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Amelia Murphy was born on 16 Oct 1855 in Waba, Renfrew County, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 Mar 1911 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada.

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    Died:
    1911, Friday March 17, The Almonte Gazette, page 5
    Pakenham News
    Death has claimed Mrs. James Lowe, sr., of Cedar Hill, who passed away on Sunday morning, and had been ailing for some time. Her maiden name was Amelia Murphy, and her former home was White Lake. There were two children in the family, James, who is on the homestead, and with whom the mother lived, and Leila, who was married to Mr. James Scott, and who died about 'eight years ago. The funeral of the late Mrs. Lowe took place on Tuesday afternoon to the Pakenham Anglican cemetery, and was largely attended.

    Children:
    1. 2. William James "Jim" Lowe was born on 5 Mar 1881 in Cedar Hill, Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 29 Dec 1977 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Auld Kirk Cemetery, Ramsay, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.




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