BRUCE ROBERT LOWES

It is with profound sorrow that the family of Bruce Robert Lowes announces his passing on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013.
After a courageous five-year battle with cancer, Bruce passed away with his family by his side at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont.
Bruce was born in Fort Frances on Dec. 14, 1956 to William (Bill) and Ruth Lowes.
He lived in Fort Frances all of his life and worked at the local paper mill, earning his 2nd Class Stationery Engineer ticket and retiring this past summer.
Bruce met the love of his life, Margaret Vnuck, and was married July 5, 1980.
Bruce loved the outdoors; he was an avid fisherman, hunter, snowmobiler, and four-wheeler. He taught his son, Brad, to love and enjoy all these same things.
Bruce also craved knowledge. If he was interested in something, he learned everything he could about it.
He particularly valued his friends and enjoyed coffee with them whenever possible. At the drop of a hat, he would go fishing and hunting with friends if Brad was not available.
Bruce was very devoted to his family and friends.
In later years, the highlight of Bruce’s life was when Brad married Terra and the grandchildren started arriving. He loved to spend time with them and in general spoil them.
He leaves behind his wife, Margaret; son, Brad (Terra); grandchildren, Emily, Lia, and Brett; mother, Ruth; sister, Helen (Bruce); and niece, Erin; as well as Margaret’s family, including Vincent, Sharon (Stewart), and Patricia (Richard); and numerous nieces and nephews, and many good friends.
Bruce was predeceased by his father, William, and brother, James.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Fr. Victor DeGagne officiating.
Cremation has taken place, with internment in the Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances.
The honourary pallbearers will be Steve Johanson, Ron Stuart, Bill York, John Kotnik, Terry Mihichuk, and Tony Morelli.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Manitoba Cancer Care, Suite 5-25 Sherbrook St., Winnipeg, Man. in support of the volunteer driver program.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com