Obituaries of burlington people - Town of Burlington

Mrs. Esther L. Butler of Terryville and Mrs. Hazel L. Morrill and Miss Doris J. Lowrey both ofWhigville; a sister Mrs. Annis L. Bacon of Bristol. Burial in West Cemetery, Bristol, CT.LOWREY, ELNORA(Goodsell) 85, died 3-20-1908. Born in New Hartford 2-20-1822, theoldest daughter of Josiah and Eunice Lester Goodsell. She married Alfred Lowrey in 1847, ofWhigville. Mr. Lowrey learned the trade of wooden clock making at the old Atkin's factory inBristol and then engaged in the manufacture of the clocks for himself at Whigville about fiftyyears ago. With the introduction of the brass movement the wooden clock trade decreased andMr. Lowrey gave up the business to engage in farming . He died in 7-21-1872. Mrs. Lowreywent to Whigville as a bride and had resided in the Lowrey homestead till her death. Thehomestead is now one of the landmarks of the village. She is survived by five children, Mrs.Alfred Norton of Bristol, Augustus & Lester L. Lowrey of Whigville, Mrs. Arthur G.Nearing ofBristol and Mrs. Joseph Holcomb of Simsbury. One brother, William O. Goodsell of Bristol.Thirteen grandchildren and seven grandchildren. Burial in Lamson Corner Cemetery, Burlington,CT.LOWREY, HAROLD R. 94, of Burlington, husband of Elizabeth (Schulze) Lowrey, died 12-30-2002 at Bristol Hospital. Mr. Lowrey was born 2-9-1908 in Bristol, a son of Edwin and Julia(Wright) Lowrey. A lifelong Burlington resident, he worked at the former Loveland’s appliancestore on Main Street in Bristol and then at Chapman Machine in Terryville before retiring 29years ago. Mr. Lowrey was active with Cub Scouts in Burlington, serving as committeechairman, and was a life member and past master of the Whigville Grange. He was also alongtime member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Bristol. In addition to his wife, Mr.Lowrey is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Diana Lowrey ofBarkhamsted and James and Leslie Lowrey of Bristol, Robert Lowrey of Florida; a sister, DorisTaylor of Bristol; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.Burial in Center Cemetery, Burlington, CT.LOWREY, LESTER L. Ex-representative died 1910. He was the second son of Alfred &Elnora and was born 2-25-1851, living all his life in Burlington. (except for 1 year in Bristol) Hewas republican Representative four years ago and was justice of the peace for many years. Acharter member of the grange, held the office of master, overseer and chaplain. He leaves hiswife Lillian (Bunnell)& 3 children, Edwin W. & Mrs. Annis Bacon of Bristol & Rollin B.Lowrey ofBurlington. A brother, Augustus A. of Burlington and 3 sisters, Mrs. Alfred Norton & Mrs. ArthurNearing of Bristol & Mrs. Mary Holcomb of Simsbury.LOWREY, LILLIAN C.(Clarke) 75, wife of former Burlington Judge of Probate, WilburW.Lowrey, of 11 Stone Road, died 10-24-1983. Born in New Haven on 7-30-1908, a daughter ofthe late Eben W. and Addie (Chapman) Clarke, she lived in Burlington most of her life. Beforeretiring in 1969 she taught school in Bristol for 26 years. She was a member of Prospect UnitedMethodist Church of Bristol. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, ChristineRosenbaum of Glendale Heights, IL, two grandchildren. Burial in Center Cemetery, Burlington,CT.LOWREY, WILBUR W. Judge, 85, formerly of Burlington, and former Judge of Probate ofBurlington for eight years, husband of Estelle(Wilson)Jerman Lowrey, widower of Lillian(Clarke)Lowrey, died 5-13-1995. He was born 8-8-1909, in Bristol, and was one of nine childrenof the late Edwin and Julia(Wright)Lowrey. A Burlington resident for most of his life. In additionto his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Fred Rosenbaum ofBurlington; two brothers, Harold of Burlington and Robert of Winter Park, FL; two sisters, HazelMorrell and Doris Taylor, both of Bristol. Burial in Center Cemetery, Burlington, CT.LOWREY, WILLIAM. The following is an exact copy of a clipping received by his brother, Mr.Hiram P.Lowrey in regard to the death of William Lowrey;Chehales, Wash. March 25. Begging piteously for his fellow workers to kill him and end hissufferings, William Lowrey yesterday afternoon died after enduring two hours and a half of themost awful agony. The frightful accident occurred at the logging camp of Ed. Eastman on DeepCreek. Lowrey was in charge of a donkey engine which was being moved across the creek. A75