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W.A. (Bill) LOWES Mr. W.A. (Bill) Lowes, 80, passed away peacefully in the hospital with family at his side on Wednesday, May 18, 2005. Bill was born in Dauphin, Man. on April 18, 1925. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served overseas in World War II. He later was employed by the Canadian National Railroad for 36 years. After he retired, he worked part-time for the Fort Frances Jail for five years. Bill enjoyed travelling after he retired. His most treasured times were spent at the cabin and in his boat at Morson on Lake of the Woods. Bill also was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 57 years. He volunteered his services with Poppy Day and delivered numerous poinsettias over the holidays. Bill was predeceased by his parents, Archie and Phyllis; and son, James. Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth, of 49 years; son, Bruce (Margaret) Lowes of Fort Frances, Ont; daughter, Helen (Bruce) Williams of Kenora, Ont; grandson, Brad, and granddaughter, Erin Williams (Best Buddy); and great-granddaughter, Emily Sisco Lowes. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 21, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, with Fr. Wayne McIntosh officiating. Interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery in Fort Frances at a later date. Honourary pallbearers will be Bert Smeeth, Mel Lindsell, Stan Wolanicki, Eddie Campbell, and Cal Williamson. Should family and friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Riverside Health Care Facilities—LaVerendrye General Hospital, 110 Victoria Ave., Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 2B7.