Obituary
Thomas E. Lowerison (December 29, 1920 - July 28, 2011)It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Everett Lowerison, 90, husband of Marion Evelyn, on Thursday July 28, 2011 at Gables Lodge in Amherst with his loving family by his side. Born December 29, 1920 in Dorchester, NB Tom was the son of the Late Bliss Alma and Viva Lucilla (Etter)Lowerison. Tom served overseas in the Second World War; part of the "D Day plus three" invasion with the New Brunswick Rangers. He served 35 years with the Canadian Penitentiary Service, in Dorchester NB, Springhill NS, Blue Mountain and Browns Flats. Tom was honoured with the Queens Silver Jubilee Medal. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and also served there as custodian for several years. In his younger years he played with the Sackville Citizens Band and the Parrsboro Band. In addition to his wife of 65 years, the former Marion Hastings, Amherst, Tom is survived by his daughter Donna(Dirk)Larooi of Quispamsis, NB and his son , Ronald (Christina) of Lower Sackville,NS; His grandchildren, Lysbeth Larooi of Saint John, William Larooi (Sarah Henderson) of Calgary, and Heather Lowerison of Lower Sackville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Tom was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by his sister Evelyn MacPherson, and brothers Carmen, George, and Claude Lowerison. His remains are resting at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church Street, Amherst (667-9906) with visiting on Sunday, July 31, 2011 from 2 -- 4 and 7- 9 p.m. Funeral service will be celebrated on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 2 p.m. from First Baptist Church, Amherst with Rev. Byron Corkum officiating. A time of sharing and refreshments will follow in the church vestry. Interment will take place in the Amherst Cemetery. Family flowers only please, donations in Tom's memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, Alzheimer's Society or Epilepsy Foundation. On-line condolences may be forwarded to Tom's family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca
[posted to NSCumber Mailing List 28 July 2011 from Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst, NS by EMKeys]
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