With profound sadness we announce the passing of Barbara Doris Lowerison, 94, of Sackville, NB, on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the Sackville Memorial Hospital. Barb was an exceptional human being, remarkably kind, generous, pleasant to everyone, competent, hard-working, always active, adored by her family, and who lived a full and independent life up until March 2021 when a fall landed her in the hospital.
Born on Feb 6, 1927 in Midgic, NB to Clifford and Rebecca (Phinney) Richards, Barb was the eldest child of the family. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Carvel Richards, Oakley (Leona) Richards, Charlotte Oulton, and Ruth (Jim) Murray. She married James Eldon Leland (Lee) Lowerison in 1950 and lived in Sackville, NB for most of her life. She was predeceased by Lee in 2000 and by her only son, Richard, in 2020.
She will be deeply missed by her daughter-in-law Gretchen (Wentzell) Lowerison, her three grandchildren Carin (Matt White), Michael, and Matthew (Elizabeth), and her three great-grandchildren Berkeley, Heidrun, and Clementine White. She enjoyed visits from them during the summer when they would travel from Ontario.
Also grieving are nephews and nieces Linda Richards, Deborah Richards, Rickey (Bev) Richards, Rhonda (Tim) Kay, Belinda (Lonnie) Hunter, Crystal (John) Goodwin, Kelly Richards, Stephen Oulton, Harold (Cynthia) Oulton, Lori (Scott) Hall, Julia (David) Dulenty, David (Linda) Murray, Robert (Shelley) Murray, Darlene (Gary) Fisher, Leslie (Lydia) Chapman, Kevin (Carlene) Chapman, Ron (Brenda) Edgar, Patricia (Gord) McKenna, and Nora (Dave) Godfrey; as well as numerous grand nephews and grand nieces. She will also be deeply missed by her best friend since childhood, Kathleen Wicks as well as countless friends and acquaintances. She truly was loved by all who knew her.
Special thanks to Dr. Long, Dr. Stewart, and all of the hardworking staff at the Sackville Memorial Hospital for caring for Barb during her time in the hospital.
Barb was an active member of her community and belonged to several groups and causes including 50+ Aerobics, Sackville Seniors, St. Mark’s ACW, and St. Paul’s ACW. In the past she belonged to Sackville Lionettes, Point de Bute Women’s Institute, St. John Ambulance, and collected donations for the Cancer Society.
Barb was predeceased by sisters-in-law May Richards, Helen Richards, Meda Edgar, Ann Chapman, and brother-in-law Donald Oulton.
Arrangements are under the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). A funeral service for Barb will be held at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Sackville on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 11:00 am, officiated by Father Craig O'Brien. Burial will take place at St. Mark's Anglican Cemetery, Mount Whatley, Westmorland County, NB. A reception hosted by the ACW will follow at St. Paul’s.
For those who cannot attend in-person, the funeral will be available to watch online by 5 pm by visiting her obituary on the funeral home website.
Donations in memory of Barb may be made to the Sackville Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, St. Paul's Anglican Church, or St. Mark's Cemetery Fund.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Barb's online memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.