KATHLEEN LOWE (MCGRATH)

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KATHLEEN LOWE (nee MCGRATH) On Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Kathleen Lowe passed away peacefully at the Charleswood Care Centre in Winnipeg, MB at the age of 89 years. Kathleen will be greatly missed by her daughter Sarah Fetterly (Elden); sisters Irene McGrath, Vera Kerr, and Gail Barker; grandchildren Steven and Melanie Fetterly; nieces and nephews Linda, Carol, Lois, Kim, Chris, Derrek, Lisa, and Laura; and many friends. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Paula and Herbert McGrath; and brothers Doug and Ted McGrath. Kathleen was born October 11, 1924 in Winnipeg and raised in St. James attending Britannia and Linwood schools. For several years Kathleen worked at Ancast Industries (formerly Anthes Western and John Wood Co) until retirement in 1989. She was a gentle, caring woman who was greatly involved in Sarah's activities, including Brownies and figure skating where she developed many friendships. In her earlier years, she enjoyed spending summer times at her friend Myra's home in Clear Lake. Upon retirement, she loved quilting, gardening, playing bridge, early morning swimming, and spending time with her grandchildren. Kathleen will be deeply missed as "Kay", "Kathy", "Auntie K", "Grandma", and simply "Mom". A celebration of Kathleen's life will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories in Wojcik's Funeral Chapel, 1020 Main Street @ Manitoba Avenue. The family would like to thank the several home care workers who enabled Kathleen to live in the comfort of her own home all the way up until last December, and the wonderful caring nurses, aides and companions at Charleswood Care Centre who closely watched and took care of her over the past four months until her last day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathleen's memory to the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 10 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4G2.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 03, 2014