Doreen Patricia Lowry, known to all as Pat, passed away on June 5, 2015 in Victoria, BC. She was born in Jasper, Alberta on July 20, 1926. Pat is survived by her husband Bill; her twins Theresa (Mark) and Tom (Brigitte); her grandchildren Jenna, Brandon and Nicholas; her sister Shirley and many nieces and nephews.
Pat was a long time resident of James Bay. She transferred from the Penticton Branch of the Bank of Commerce to the Victoria Branch in 1956, renting in James Bay. There she met Bill who was living in the house next door. They married in 1959 and bought the last empty lot in James Bay at that time, building a house, where she has lived until her passing. She and Bill were avid gardeners. She would tell people that Bill looked after the vegetables and she the flowers. She enjoyed travelling to visit her son and family wherever he was stationed, where she would say that they were treated like royalty; her one day a week looking after her granddaughter until she started school; her Friday afternoons spent with her daughter, tootling all over Victoria; her Friday and Saturday evenings out at the casino with her buddy Florence; and her glass of wine with Bill each evening while watching the news. She was a member of the Esquimalt Legion’s Seniors Group and looked forward to their road trips. Pat was a very friendly, outgoing, caring person, making friends of all ages, everywhere she went. She was an active, energetic lady, with a huge personality, living a very full life, filled with lots of laughter, love and adventures with family and friends. She will be very much missed by all.
A celebration of Pat’s life will be held for family and friends at the end of June.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC SPCA at http://www.spca.bc.ca/
Condolences for the family may be offered below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Marg Gilbert
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Marina Taylor We shared a beautiful day celebrating Pat’s amazing life. As a family friend for more than 40 years, it was so touching to hear her family and friends share wonderful memories of Pat. I know she looks down from above and was proud of her family for putting on a celebration of her life with lots of love and heartfelt emotion. I was blessed to have known Pat and she will always be in my heart. Condolences to Billy, Tom, Theresa and their families. Pat was with us all in spirit today:)
Marina Taylor
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coulombe jean-yves Nos sympathies à la famille éprouvée par ce deuil.
Gisèle et Jean-yves
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André Roussel From Danielle and I , our sincere condolences to the Lowry family. I have known Mr & Mrs Lowry for over 30 years. She was very proud of her children and a real people person. She will be missed for sure. To Mr Lowry , courage in the coming days .
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Shirley Wejr Merv and I will sadly miss your mom and my sister, she will forever be in our hearts. See you Friday. Love Auntie Shirley.
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Ted Barton & Family To the Lowry Family, Please accept our condolences for the loss of a wonderful lady and our favourite Aunt. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her….
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Cindy Uncle Bill ,Tresa and Tom
Very sorry to hear about Auntie Pat.
Thinking of you
Cindy Beasley
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Colleen Hack Pat was a lovely lady, and I remember her fondly. my sincere sympathy to you all.
Colleen Hack
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Stewart & Lynne Hill To Uncle Billy, cousins Theresa, Tom & their children, our thoughts are with you with the passing of our legendary Aunt Pat. Many, many fond memories….
Stewart & Lynne Hill & Family
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Carole James I am so sorry to hear the news of Pat’s passing.
Thinking of you Bill, and all of the family. It will not be the same walking past your house on my walks without that friendly hello and visit. So many wonderful memories growing up with your family around the corner. Love sent from our family to yours
Carole James
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Mélanie Roussel and family our sympathy to your family. thinking of you. love Mel Ray and Dominic.
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Karen Johnson Billy, Theresa and Tom, I’m so sorry to hear about Pat. My thoughts and prayers are with you in deepest sympathy. Pat was one of the most welcoming staff members at CIBC and really was so good to the group of us at Cadboro Bay branch back in 1974/75. She made work so much fun and of course there was never a dull moment when she was around. Kindest regards, karen johnson
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Richard Odd Very very Sad. It will not be the same on Boyd without Pat.
My condolences to Bill and all Pat’s family.
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Rudy & Debbie Vermaning Bill sorry to hear of your loss. See you soon.
My thoughts and pryers are with you.
I only knew Pat for a breif time she was a wonderful lady