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GERALD MAXWELL (MAX) LOWRY
Date of Passing: Jun 22, 2020
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GERALD MAXWELL (MAX) LOWRY
Beloved husband of Florence for 30 years. Cherished father of Mae Lynn MacIsaac and Jamie MacLean-Biliski (Andre). Adoring grandfather to Trent and Tyler MacIsaac, and Cameron, Isabella and Nolan Biliski. Survived by sister Audrey; sisters-in-law, Sr. Maryanne Morrison, Susan, Tena (Alex), Joanne, Beatrice, Laureen (Roddie), Doreen, Carol and Betty; and brothers-in-law, Bert (Sarah), Malcolm (Sandra) and Gregory. Predeceded by parents, William and Diana; sister Eileen (Doug); brother Elmer (Lois); and brothers-in-law, Bob, Martin, Charlie, John Jim, Joe, Bill and Bert. Max is also survived by son-in-law John-Pat MacIsaac; nieces, Sharon (Myron) and Sheryl; nephews, Glen (Pam), Dale (Julie), Colin (Heather), Kelvin (Jan) and Kevin.
Max was born in a time when there were more horses than cars. Life was slower then and that allowed Max to take his time with any task he was doing. Born in Darlingford, Manitoba on December 6, 1932, he attended school for grades 1 to 11 and attained his grade 12 in Pilot Mound, Manitoba. His first job took him to Canada Packers in Crystal City and was soon after diagnosed with Polio in 1952. He later worked for Inter-City Gas in Portage la Prairie and was transferred to Winnipeg in 1968. Max was an avid curler and golfer all his life. He retired from ICG in 1993. Once retired, he and his wife, Flo, spent a lot of time travelling and at their summer home in Boisdale, Cape Breton. Having lived through the Great Depression, Max was instilled with the virtues of hard work, self-reliance and financial discipline. Flo and Max moved to London, Ontario in 2008 to be closer to their children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed for his kindness, christian values and generosity. He was Flo's knight in shining armour.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday afternoon, June 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street, London, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mission Services of London.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 27, 2020
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Max and I worked together at Inter-City Gas for several years and he was a great mentor to me. Max had the kindest heart and was so generous with his time. I was always amazed at how many close life-long friends he had. He will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Florence and family. Linda and Warren Klassen - Posted by: Linda & Warren Klassen (Friend and Co-worker) on: Jul 05, 2020
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I was one of the McDonald family who considered Max to be part of us. My brother Jim has documented the family history with Max, so I will just add that Max continued to keep in touch with my husband Ian and me long after the move to London. He was a trustworthy, loving friend who always asked about the rest of the family. We knew that his last few years included a lot of pain and many physician visits but he never complained. He adored his wife, daughters and those very special grandchildren. They gave him so much joy and happiness, and all who knew him were so happy for he and Florence when they met and married. We will always miss the sound of his voice on the telephone and regret that we never made that trip to Cape Breton to see them. All the best Florence and family. Donna Dickson - Posted by: Donna Dickson (friends) on: Jun 29, 2020
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Max worked for my father in Crystal City when I was a young boy and boarded at our house. I remember when he had polio (the same time myself, my brother Eldon and my Mom had it). When Max moved to Winnipeg in 1968 he again boarded with my parents and Max and I became fast friends. We would shoot pool together during the long winter evenings. In the summer we were members of the Charleswood Golf Club and played every Saturday together in a foursome. He taught me a lot of golf etiquette. I saw Max as an adopted brother and he was always included in all of our family get-togethers as he had no family in Winnipeg. I even attended his and Florence's wedding. I will always remember Max as a kind and gentle older brother. My condolences to Florence and her entire family. - Posted by: Jim McDonald (Friend) on: Jun 27, 2020
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I was deeply saddened to hear of Max's passing. Even after moving to BC in the late 70's we would keep in touch with Max mainly by phone. We even got together a few times while traveling in Nova Scotia. I always looked forward to his Christmas phone call. Condolences to Florence and his extended family. Ross and Vivian Shipper - Posted by: Ross and Vivian Shipper (Friend and co-worker) on: Jun 27, 2020