Our Maritime Ties
Bliss Carman Lowerison
1902 - 1976 (73 years)1. Bliss Carman Lowerison was born 26 Jul 1902, Aulac, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 11 May 1976, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Census: 1911, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- AltDeath: 22 Apr 1951, , York, New Brunswick, Canada
Bliss married Bertha Mae Williamson [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Evelyn Ella Lowerison, RN was born 4 Dec 1926, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2009, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 3. Carman Lowerison, Jr died Bef Nov 2009.
- 4. June Lowerison died Bef Oct 2011.
Bliss married Jane Elmira Holmes 1 Sep 1934, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Jane was born 20 Sep 1907; died 26 Nov 1988, Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 5. Shirley Anne Lowerison
- 6. Everett Nelson Lowerison
- 7. Constance Mary Lowerison
- 8. Kenneth Cedrick Lowerison was born 1939, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Oct 2011, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 9. Thomas Blair Lowerison
- 10. Helen Ruth Lowerison was born Abt 1947, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Mar 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Midgic Cemetery, Midgic, , New Brunswick, Canada.
- 11. Dean Robert Lowerison
- 12. Jean Marie Lowerison
Generation: 2
2. Evelyn Ella Lowerison, RN (1.Bliss1) was born 4 Dec 1926, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 13 Nov 2009, Upper Nappan, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: a nurse
- Obituary: 16 Nov 2009, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Halifax Chronicle-Herald
Notes:
Obituary:
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COATES, Evelyn Ella (RN) - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Evelyn E. Coates, 82, of Amherst announce her passing on Friday, November 13, 2009, in Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan. Born in Dorchester, N.B. December 4, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Carmen and Bertha Mae (Williamson) Lowerison. She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, godmother and dedicated nurse and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was an active member of the Cumberland County Museum and Nova Scotia Bird Society. Evelyn traveled widely over the years, was passionate about books, birds, gardening, hunting, fishing and politics. Evelyn was a very vibrant and determined lady who was never shy about sharing her opinions on any subject. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. W. O. Coates, and brother Junior. She is survived by her sister, June MacNeil; nieces, Heather MacDougall, Robin MacNeil-Ward, Mary Jane MacNeil, and nephew, Scott MacNeil; grandnephews, Roderick and Mark MacDougall, and grand-grandnephew, Connor; and a large and loving extended family. The family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their wonderful compassionate care. At Evelyn's request, her remains have been donated to Dalhousie Medical Science. A memorial service will be held in Cumberland County Museum to be announced at a later date. Donations may be made in Evelyn's memory to Cumberland County Museum through Campbell's Funeral Home, Amherst.
Godspeed, Wuds.
[collected by EMKeys 2009-11-16]Evelyn — Dr W O Coates. W died Bef Nov 2009. [Group Sheet]
3. Carman Lowerison, Jr (1.Bliss1) died Bef Nov 2009. 4. June Lowerison (1.Bliss1) died Bef Oct 2011. June — ? MacNeil. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Heather MacNeil
- 14. Robin MacNeil
- 15. Mary Jane MacNeil
- 16. Scott MacNeil
5. Shirley Anne Lowerison (1.Bliss1) Shirley married Ligourie Joseph Fougere [Group Sheet]
Children:
Shirley married Edmond Joseph Clements [Group Sheet]
6. Everett Nelson Lowerison (1.Bliss1) 7. Constance Mary Lowerison (1.Bliss1) Constance married Charles Adams [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 19. Charles Carmen Adams
- 20. Dale Edward Adams
- 21. Cindy Lou Adams
- 22. Mark Wayne Adams
- 23. Michael Blair Adams
- 24. Randall Dean Adams
- 25. Norman Anthony Adams
- 26. Timothy Allen Adams
- 27. Shelly Lee Adams
8. Kenneth Cedrick Lowerison (1.Bliss1) was born 1939, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 6 Oct 2011, Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Aft 1965; guard at Dorchester County Jail
- Occupation: Between 1972 and 1996; Superintendent of the Dorchester Provincial Jail
- Misc: Oct 2011; seven grandchildren, Erica, Adam, Kristin, Kyle, Sarah, Morgan, and Ria
Notes:
Obituary:
Obituary
Kenneth Lowerison
1939-2011
With profound sadness, we the family, wish to announce the passing of Kenneth Lowerison on October 6, 2011 at the Saint John Regional Hospital at the age of 72. Born in Dorchester, he was the son of the late Bliss Carman and Jane (Holmes) Lowerison.
In his younger years, Kenneth worked for Canadian National Railways, and in 1965 started as a guard at the Dorchester County Jail, working his way up to becoming the Superintendent of the Dorchester Provincial Jail in 1972, finally retiring in 1996.
He was also a volunteer for the Dorchester Fire Department, retiring as the Deputy Chief and a Councilor/Deputy Mayor for the Village of Dorchester over a sixteen year span.
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Kenneth will be sadly missed by his wife of 45 years, Mary Jean (Gaudet); three sons, Robert (Donna), of Dorchester, Edward (Trish), of Sackville, and Jay (Denise), of Sackville; seven grandchildren, Erica, Adam, Kristin, Kyle, Sarah, Morgan, and Ria; brothers, Everett, Thomas, Blair (Lois) and Dean (Karen); sisters, Shirley (Edmond Clements), Connie (Late Charles) Adams and Jeannie; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parent, Kenneth was predeceased by his brother, Carman Jr, and sisters, Helen, Evelyn, and June.
Honoring Kenneth's wishes, cremation has taken place under the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300) from where visitation will be held Monday, October, 10, 2011 from 7-9 pm.  A memorial service will be held at 11 am from the funeral home on Tuesday, October 11. Father Kevin Stockall officiating.
Donations in Kenneth's memory can be made to the Kidney Foundation or the Dr. Georges L Dumont Hospital Dialysis Unit.
A special thank you is extended to the nurses of the Extra-Mural for their kindness as well as all the doctors and nurses at the Sackville Memorial Hospital and the Dr. Georges L Dumont Hospital who assisted Ken during his illness.
Online condolences can be made at www.jonesfuneralhome.caKenneth married Mary Jean Gaudet [Group Sheet]
Children:
9. Thomas Blair Lowerison (1.Bliss1) Thomas married Lois Amy Faught [Group Sheet]
Children:
10. Helen Ruth Lowerison (1.Bliss1) was born Abt 1947, Dorchester, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; died 2 Mar 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; was buried , Midgic Cemetery, Midgic, , New Brunswick, Canada. Other Events:
- Misc: Mar 2005; grandchildren, Hayley and Dylan
- Residence: Mar 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
- Obituary: 4 Mar 2005, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; the Times & Transcript
Notes:
Obituary:
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Helen Phinney The death of Helen Phinney, age 58, of Moncton, widow of Frank Phinney, occurred suddenly at The Moncton City Hospital on Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Born in Dorchester, she was a daughter of the late Carmen and Janie (Holmes) Lowerison. Helen will be sadly missed by two daughters, Tracy (Richard Crowley) Phinney, Moncton and Dolly (Wayne) Hicks, Sackville; two grandchildren, Hayley and Dylan; brothers, Everett, Kenneth, Blair and Dean; sisters, Shirley, Constance and Jeannie. She was predeceased by her husband Frank in 1999. The remains have been forwarded for cremation. There will be no visitation or memorial services. Burial in the Midgic Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements in care of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge St., Sackville (364-1300) www.jonesfuneralhome.caHelen married Frank Phinney Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Frank died 1999. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 34. Dolly Lynn Phinney
- 35. Tracey Phinney
11. Dean Robert Lowerison (1.Bliss1) Dean married Karen Louise Marshall [Group Sheet]
Children:
12. Jean Marie Lowerison (1.Bliss1) Jean married Paul See [Group Sheet]
Children:
Generation: 3
13. Heather MacNeil (4.June2, 1.Bliss1) Heather — ? MacDougall. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 38. Roderick MacDougall
- 39. Mark MacDougall
14. Robin MacNeil (4.June2, 1.Bliss1) Robin — ? Ward. [Group Sheet]
15. Mary Jane MacNeil (4.June2, 1.Bliss1) 16. Scott MacNeil (4.June2, 1.Bliss1) 17. Daniel Philip Fougere (5.Shirley2, 1.Bliss1) 18. Keith Anthony Fougere (5.Shirley2, 1.Bliss1) 19. Charles Carmen Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 20. Dale Edward Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 21. Cindy Lou Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 22. Mark Wayne Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 23. Michael Blair Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 24. Randall Dean Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 25. Norman Anthony Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 26. Timothy Allen Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 27. Shelly Lee Adams (7.Constance2, 1.Bliss1) 28. Robert Lowerison (8.Kenneth2, 1.Bliss1) Robert — Donna ?. [Group Sheet]
29. Edward Cedrick Lowerison (8.Kenneth2, 1.Bliss1) Edward — Trish ?. [Group Sheet]
30. Jay Jeffrey Lowerison (8.Kenneth2, 1.Bliss1) Jay — Denise ?. [Group Sheet]
31. Lisa Lynn Lowerison (9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) Lisa married Hughes Toupin [Group Sheet]
Children:
32. Angelia Jane Lowerison (9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) 33. Thomas Blair Lowerison, Jr (9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) Thomas married Kelly Brooks [Group Sheet]
Children:
34. Dolly Lynn Phinney (10.Helen2, 1.Bliss1) Dolly — Wayne Hicks. [Group Sheet]
35. Tracey Phinney (10.Helen2, 1.Bliss1) Tracey — Richard Crowley. [Group Sheet]
36. Tanya Lynn Lowerison (11.Dean2, 1.Bliss1) Tanya — William Souliere. [Group Sheet]
Children:
37. Paul Owen See, Jr (12.Jean2, 1.Bliss1)
Generation: 4
38. Roderick MacDougall (13.Heather3, 4.June2, 1.Bliss1) 39. Mark MacDougall (13.Heather3, 4.June2, 1.Bliss1) 40. Owen Hugues Thomas Toupin (31.Lisa3, 9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) 41. Robert Jonathan Lowerison (33.Thomas3, 9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) 42. Thomas Blair Lowerison (33.Thomas3, 9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) 43. Samara Jane Lowerison (33.Thomas3, 9.Thomas2, 1.Bliss1) 44. Taylor Lynn Souliere (36.Tanya3, 11.Dean2, 1.Bliss1)