Born in Louisdale, NS, she was the daughter of Joseph and Virginia Lowery.
Aunt Mary was a founding member of the St. Louis Parish Catholic Women’s League and ran “Minnie’s Table” at the church fair for many years. She travelled to Ste. Anne de Beaupre and other pilgrimage sites often. She was a dedicated church member and a woman of great faith. She was generous, kindly giving of her money and time to so many people. She enjoyed being social.
Among her favourite activities were playing cards and bingo. She knit her whole life including many finger puppets for the IWK. She was everyone’s favourite aunt. Her whole life was a testament to her faith because it was filled with kindness, generosity and humility. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, 9 siblings, and a nephew.
Visitation will be held at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax on Wednesday January 18, 2017 from 6-8p.m. Funeral Service will be held in Saint Benedict Church, 45 Radcliffe Drive, Halifax on Thursday January 19, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwood Foundation, Saint Benedict Church, the Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Northwood for their loving care.
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