Alfred Edward Lowrey (17 Jul 1929 - 17 Feb 2021)

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In loving memory of Alfred Edward Lowrey who sadly passed away on 17th February 2021


Alfred Lowrey was born in 1929 into The Salvation Army. His parents, who were Salvationists, owned the green grocers in Hadleigh for many years. Alf went to school in Hadleigh, after which he did his National Service, being stationed at Alton in Hampshire and Gretna in Scotland, among other places. Gretna held a very special association for Alf, as he attended the Carlisle Salvation Army where he made some very good friends, who he visited whenever possible throughout his life. Alf was a very talented musician, specialising in brass instruments, and became a Bandsman in The Salvation Army from a very young age.
He married Shirley in 1956 and they had four children together. He had a love of all animals, and started keeping bee’s from a very young age, whose honey he would sell to local people. While he and Shirley were raising their family, they also had many animals which included dogs,cats, chickens, rabbits, and even a goat! He could not bear any cruelty to even the smallest of creatures, and in his later years had frogs and newts in the pond at the end of his garden, as well as a large fish pond.
Along with playing in The Salvation Army Band in Hadleigh, he also joined the London Fellowship Band and enjoyed touring with them for several years. When he was younger he worked as a motor mechanic in Hadleigh for quite some time, following this he then worked for Mobil Oil at the refinery as a laboratory technician, testing oils. Alf was there until his retirement.
During his retirement he loved to play lawn bowls and won many trophies. He enjoyed twenty years of lovely holidays and cruises with his wife, Shirley, and had a wonderful time, with many new experiences.
He leaves behind, Shirley, his wife of 64 years, four children, nine Grandchildren, and seven Great Grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed by all of his family.

Helen and elise Bresnihan wrote

Dearest dad / Grandad
As we lay you at rest today we will be remembering all the gd times we had together, all the love and care you have shown us over the years , and all the lovely conversations and stories you have told us In the past You loved to meet people and have a good chat and always enjoyed the company of others and shared your love of life with them . All your hobbies and interests , always kept you busy and you lived your amazing life to the full . We will carry all the memories in our hearts forever dad and we will forever miss you .
May your soul be at peace and with the mercy of God may you rest in peace forever more .
Eternal Love always
Helen Elise and Natalie xx

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Marian and Steve Fripp wrote

A faithful witness, Promoted to Glory.

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Natasha Schneider donated £10 in memory of Alfred

Thinking of you Helen, Natalie and Elise. With love and strength xx Tash

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  • Thankyou tash , very kind of you . Much love Helen , Elise and Natalie xxx

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Delcie and jonathan Mallyon donated £25 in memory of Alfred

Thanks for all the times you serviced our cars and gave us advise on buying replacements. Also for all the cups of tea you supplied in your latter years whilst Shirley and I played our thousands of games of scrabble. We will miss seeing you pottering around the garden while we rack our brains thinking up suitable words for the highest scores. We had lots of laughs with you Alf and lots of stories about the people you knew. May you rest easy now and watch your apple tree blossom and bear fruit from up high. Love Delcie and Jonathan xx

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Kay Clarke donated £17.16 in memory of Alfred

Sorry I cannot be with you to say goodbye

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Natalie Bresnihan wrote

Thank you for the memories Grandad, we’ll treasure them forever. You’ll always have a place in our hearts, may you now rest in peace and look down on us all. Love you now and forever. Natalie & David xxx

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Grace Skinner wrote

Sadly missed was a great character

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Grandad, I am so pleased you managed to meet Logan. He already has your cheeky streak, and enjoys an afternoon nap. I am sad he'll miss out on your sense of humour and wisdom. We will miss you. Love always, Lydia and Logan.

Grandad, I am so pleased you managed to meet Logan. He already has your cheeky streak, and enjoys an afternoon nap. I am sad he'll miss out on your sense of humour and wisdom. We will miss you. Love always, Lydia and Logan.

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Danny Bresnihan donated £20 in memory of Alfred

Rest in peace Alf.

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Just love the words in this verse .    Dad our hearts are broken  and we are missing you so much .  Everyday is a struggle ,, and the  pain of your loss is just too much at times  to deal with .  Love you always and forever more . Helen and Elise xxx

Just love the words in this verse . Dad our hearts are broken and we are missing you so much . Everyday is a struggle ,, and the pain of your loss is just too much at times to deal with . Love you always and forever more . Helen and Elise xxx

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Shirley Lowrey wrote

My dearest Alf, I miss you so much you are always in my heart. I have so many lovely memories
Love you always Shirley ❤️Xxx

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Luke and Meg Lowrey wrote

Our dearest Grandad,
It is hard to find the right words.
You will be so very missed.

Your character was the joyful mix of cheekyness and delight. You always had so many wonderful stories and memories and we cherished the times we spent with you and Shirley. You always took a genuine interest and care for those around you. We loved how very organised you were, detailing everything in your little black diary.

We were so proud to have you read at our wedding, a memory so dear to us. We also loved to watch you play in the Salvation Army band and see how much joy this brought you.
We are proud to call you Grandad.

There is no one like you and you were, and always will be a very special part of our lives.
Rest peacefully,
Luke and Megan

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Alex Iacovou wrote

Grandad, you were always so thoughtful and caring. I will miss you making me laugh!
You will always be in my heart,
Alex x

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Mark Jenkinson wrote

Rest in peace Alf, the stars in heaven burn a little brighter now that you are amongst them. My thoughts and prayers are with all your family at this time.

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Carly and Adi Harding-Jones wrote

Grandad, take your time to rest peacefully amongst the angels. We will forever be saddened to not see your cheeky grin or hear your stories again. May we keep your soul alive with memories and laughter about the wonderful life you lived. With unconditional love, Carly, Adrian, Ruben and Arlo. Xx

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Grandad loved to be around the horses , and adored coming to see our dearly departed quinny.   Grandad he will look after you the way he always did , take care of him and may your souls rest in peace together . God bless you,  ever loving Elise 😘❤️

Grandad loved to be around the horses , and adored coming to see our dearly departed quinny. Grandad he will look after you the way he always did , take care of him and may your souls rest in peace together . God bless you, ever loving Elise 😘❤️

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ROBIN BRYANT donated £30 in memory of Alfred

Well done! Good and faithful servant of the Lord.

Always a joy to be with. Extremely kind and generous in many, many ways.
We will miss our Alf!

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Helen and elise Bresnihan wrote

Grandad , my heart is breaking and I miss you so much , think of you every day , and pray you are at peace . Forever in my heart . Love always Elise 😘🙏❤️

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