Obituary of Doreen Lowrie

It was with sadness that we announced the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Doreen Ruth Lowrie (nee Hancock) of Edmonton and formerly a long time resident of Marwayne, AB, on Monday, December 6, 2010 at the age of 78 years. Doreen is survived by her sons Bob (Dorothy) Lowrie of Sherwood Park and Allan (Deb) Lowrie of Edmonton; four grandchildren, Jasmin (Mike Howell) of Red Deer, Jessica of Victoria, Melissa and Duncan Lowrie, both of Edmonton. Two brothers and one sister; Don (Fern) Hancock of Calgary, Marion Lowrie of Marwayne and Ted (Audrey) Hancock of Kaleden, BC; sisters-in-laws Elva, Bernice and Gloria and many special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her husband E.A. (Al) Lowrie, parents Clarence and Ruth, brothers Gordon, Mac and Neil Hancock and other precious family members. Doreen's life was one of unselfish love and giving ~ Well done good and faithful servant! A celebration of Doreen's life was held at the Marwayne Alliance Church, Marwayne, Alberta on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Eric Persson and Reverend Richard Payne officiating. Interment followed in the Marwayne Cemetery. Memorial tributes may be made to the Marwayne Cemetery Fund or a charity of one's choice. Arrangements in care of McCaw Funeral Service, 5101 - 50 Street, Lloydminster, Alberta, www.mccawfuneralservice.com780-875-4444. On behalf of the late Doreen Ruth Lowrie (Hancock), we would like to thank our family and friends for their love and support shown prior to and during the days since her sudden passing. This past year had been one of contentment for mom. She made many handcrafted items for her family and friends, was a participant in all the social activities and was a valued person to the residents and staff of the Jubilee Lodge in Edmonton; as she had been every where she has lived during her life. Thank you to Reverend Eric Persson and Reverend Richard Payne for their comforting words of comfort, Sandra Kneen (musician), the staff of the Marwayne Alliance Church, Colleen Hozack catering services and all those involved with mom's funeral arrangements. To our friends Dave, Glenn, Joel and Brett McCaw, Dean Wenzel, Amanda and Carol and all the staff of McCaw's, the Pallbearers (mom's nephews and nieces), brother Allan for his Eulogy, the grandchildren for their wonderful caring gifts of music and love and to our wives for their giving and kindness to mom during her years away from Marwayne. For all the donations in memory of Doreen, cards, phone calls and attendance at her funeral; thank you and blessings to you all! May she rest in Eternal Peace. Love, Bob and Allan Lowrie ~ on behalf of all our family members.