Obituary of Al Lowney

September 19, 1928- July 4, 2024

With broken hearts the family announces the peaceful passing of Albert (Al) Gerald Lowney at home on July 4, 2024.

Albert was born in Saint John to Elizabeth Ross (Gallant) Lowney and Frank G. Lowney, September 19, 1928.

Besides his parents, Albert was predeceased by his wife Veronica (Tootsie) of 73 years, his grandson Jeffrey Lowney, his sister Theresa (late Robert “Bobby”) Walker, his stepfather Frank Ross, his brother in law Edward (Billy) and his wife Kathleen (Kay) Risk, and his sister in law, Dawn Saunders. He is survived by his sons Mark (Andrea) and Kevin (Joan), grandchildren: Anthony, Mya (Andrew), Jeremiah (Mieke), Joshua (Jill), Brianna (Darryl), Kaylee (Ryan), Sara, and Matthew (Nathalie); great grandchildren: Seth, Kaden, Veronica, Rose and June; sister-in-law Shirley (late Lawrence) Walker, cousin Shirley Coleman and several nieces and nephews. 

Albert was a Master Tinsmith and worked for Robert J. Fudge for 45 years. He served as President of the Legion Branch #69 and also served as President of the Irish Canadian Cultural Association. Albert was a member of the Carleton York Regiment during WWII.

In his earlier years Albert enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family at Cambridge Narrows.

Funeral arrangements are under the care of Kennebecasis Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Rd. (506-849-2119). A burial will be held in St. Jospeh’s Cemetery on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Friends and family are invited to a reception held at Kennebecasis Funeral Home at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. For those who wish donations to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

The family would like to say a very special thank you to Ronda, Jackie and Betty and the staff of Kindred Homecare, to Dr. Adam Hoirch and to the nurses of Extra Mural for your kindness and great care shown to Al.