Linda Roberta Lowe
1947-2020
Linda Roberta Lowe dedicated her life to building special
memories for her family, many of them centered on the family cottage
in Oak Bay, New Brunswick. On Friday, May 22, with family at her side
for one last look out over the water that was so special to all of
them, Linda passed away at Charlotte County Hospital at the age of
72.
With hearts broken, yet somehow full at the same time, Linda
is lovingly remembered by her son Trevor (Dr. Stephanie Perry) Perry,
and her daughter Krista Amos, their father Fraser Perry, her
two granddaughters, Olivia and Avery Amos, and their father Kris Amos,
her sister Judy Wilson (Rod), and Sharon Fowler (Eugene), along with
nephews, Rodney and Derek Wilson (Patricia), Dr. Rob Fowler (Eva
Shamoaka) and niece Angela Fowler (Ben Kennedy), great nephews
Jackson, Jarod and Marcus Wilson, Matthew Fowler, Zoe and Kavi
Kennedy.
She was predeceased by her parents, Arthur Lowe and Thelma
(Moffatt) Lowe, and brother-in-law, Rodney H.
Wilson.
Linda was born on November 30, 1947 in St. Stephen, NB. She
grew up in the border community and developed a life-long love of
sports. While she was a dedicated and accomplished athlete, Linda was
happiest after her playing days were over and she was the biggest
cheerleader for her children, grandchildren and other young athletes
in our community.
As a student at St. Stephen High School, Linda was a proud
Spartan and a star on the court, field and in the classroom. She
earned a spot on many All-Star Teams and graduated with honours,
athletic distinction, earning the Harding Trophy, recognizing academic
and athletic achievement.
Linda helped bring three provincial basketball titles and a
provincial softball title to St. Stephen and she was a New Brunswick
singles badminton champion. She also played volleyball.
Linda was known for her kindness, but she was also tough. In
her final year of softball, she was driven to help St. Stephen win a
New Brunswick championship. Coached by her brother-in-law, and New
Brunswick Sports Hall of Famer Rod Wilson, Linda pitched three
complete games in the final day of play. The pitching performance
wasn’t even the toughest thing she did to help the team. In
one of the games, Linda suffered a painful knee dislocation while
running to first base. She didn’t quit. Coach Rod pushed it
back in place, Linda finished the game and St. Stephen went on to win
its fourth ever New Brunswick ladies softball title.
Linda earned her education degree from UNB Fredericton in
1969. She also played four years of basketball and two years
of volleyball through university and she was part of the 1967 Winter
Canada Games Women’s Basketball Team in Quebec
City.
It was during these years that Linda formed many special
friendships and she reconnected with those friends over the last few
years and looked forward to her weekly Zoom
calls.
Linda returned home to St. Stephen to raise a family and in
1977 and she began a teaching career that would leave a lasting legacy
of organization and professionalism. She would be known as tough but
fair and she touched the lives of many students who remember her
fondly.
Linda’s commitment to helping students and the
community went beyond the classroom. She played an important role in
creating opportunities for students in particular, the Boston Bound
Co-Curricular excursion.
While raising a family, working full-time, returning to
university to complete her Master of Education degree, Linda always
made time to volunteer. She organized parades for championship teams,
raised funds, lead parent booster clubs and was her
children’s number one fan at all their events. She was
solely responsible for the naming of a St. Stephen field in honour of
her brother-in-law – the H. Rod Wilson Baseball
Field sign is a lasting reminder of his contributions.
Linda retired in 2005 so she could care for her mother and
father – she cherished this opportunity to be there for
them.
Upon the arrival of her granddaughters, Olivia and Avery, her
devotion turned to them. She loved them more than anything. Many
lasting memories were formed over the years, none stronger than those
made at the cottage in Oak Bay. “Love you to the cottage and
back,” was their special term of
endearment.
In retirement, Linda barely slowed down and continued to
supply teach, volunteer and cheer for Olivia and Avery in everything
they did. She was their number one fan.
She sat on the Charlotte County Hospital Board, worked with
Elections Canada, worked for Atlantic Education Institute and spent
time as an Elder with the St. Stephen Presbyterian Church. Most
recently, she was a member of the Greater St. Stephen Sports Wall of
Fame selection committee. Linda was a believer in life-long learning
and continued to support student interns at St. Thomas University into
this spring.
She never missed an opportunity to support young, student
athletes by watching their events, whether live or on-line. She often
quietly sponsored youth to help them excel in their sport by sending
them to camp.
In her quiet time – yes, there was some
quiet time – Linda loved the simplicity of watching the
tides come and go, gardening, reading and knitting (Nannie
Linda’s knitted socks were a warm thank you to everyone who
supported her during her illness).
The cottage remained her happy place and she enjoyed the many
visits from family and friends over the years. Above all, Linda loved
her family and modeled for all of them the importance of family
first.
Linda’s family would like to thank the Oncology
Team at the Saint John Regional Hospital, specifically Dr. Amy Groom
and Dr. James Michael, the Palliative Care Team at both SJRH and CCH,
paramedics and staff at CCH who made Linda’s final wishes
come true in a very difficult time. We are truly grateful for the care
and compassion that was shown during her illness.
A graveside service and reception will be held at a later
time when out of province family can attend.
In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations can be made
in Memory of Linda to the Rod Wilson Memorial Bursary Fund, that helps
St. Stephen High School students remain involved in extra-curricular
activities or excel in their activity of choice or to the Charlotte
County Cancer Society.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Linda Roberta Lowe 19472020..
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick