1. | 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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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]
Children:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
William married Sarah Ann Ritchie in 1943. Sarah was born on 20 Dec 1889 in Pakenham Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1962 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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