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William James Lowe

Birth	:	5 Mar 1881 Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	29 Dec 1977 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Plot	:	Range D, Plot 136
Description	:	1978, Wednesday January 18, The Almonte Gazette page 3 William James Lowe (James) 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... Read More	1978, Wednesday January 18, The Almonte Gazette page 3 William James Lowe (James) 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. Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383) •

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William James Lowe's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did William James Lowe death?
William James Lowe death on 29 Dec 1977 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

James Lowe

(1843 - 1903)

Amelia Murphy Lowe

(1855 - 1911)

Spouse

Annabelle Kirk Lowe

(1886 - 1942)

Sarah Ann Ritchie Lowe

(1889 - 1962)

Children

Mabel Kirk Lowe Barr

(1911 - 1996)

James Arthur Lowe

(1912 - 2004)

William Herbert Lowe

(1915 - 1987)

Russell Frederick Lowe

(1917 - 2006)

Mary Margaret Lowe Steen

(1926 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807