Obituary of Gerry Lowes
Lowes: Frederick Gerald "Gerry"
A resident of Chatham, Gerry Lowes passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Chatham on January 23, 2022 at the age of 91.
Born in Camden Township, Gerry was the son of the late William and Sarah Lowes.
Beloved husband of 69 years to Gloria (nee Airriess).
Dear father to Deborah, Timothy, James, Holly, Thomas, Theodore and Robert.
Proud grandfather to Christopher, Matthew, Jason, Codie, Sebastian, Joel, Jesse, Andrew, Kristian, Michael, Austin and Ryan; great-grandfather to 9.
Dear twin brother to Geraldine Mallott, Predeceased by his brothers Clair, Jack and Glen Lowes.
Gerry was a Veteran of the Korean War where he served with the Princess Pats. Gerry was an employee of Canada Post for the majority of his career where he served as a Postal Clerk in Chatham. Gerry also had many other part-time jobs through out his life.
Family and friends will be received at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service to celebrate Gerry's life will be held in the Funeral Home on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Chatham. Those planning to attend are required to register online or by phoning the Funeral Home. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario have mandated that all attendees wear a mask. Register for visitation at https://signup.com/go/NtibJHP ALL SPACES FOR SERVICE HAVE BEEN FILLED. A LINK FOR A LIVESTREAM OF THE SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE HERE ON THE DAY OF THE SERVICE
Donations made in memory of Gerry to the Brain Injury Association of Chatham-Kent or Chatham-Kent Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519-351-2040
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