Mary E. Lowery

WEEDSPORT < Mrs. Mary E. Lowery, 83, of Park Avenue, Auburn, formerly of Weedsport, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007, at the Finger Lakes Center for Living in Auburn, with her family by her side. Mrs. Lowery was born May 24, 1924, in Auburn, the daughter of Fred and Helen Shultz Parsons. She had been a resident of Union Springs for many years, then moved into Weedsport. Mary was formerly employed by the General Products Corporation of Union Springs. She was married to the late Clyde Lowery, who predeceased her in 1991. Surviving is her son, Donald Lowery, of Seneca Falls; her daughter, Mary Lou (Chickie) O"Connor, of Weedsport; her 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, Ralph (Mary) Parsons, of Auburn; her sisters, Arlene Eidman, of Auburn and Ella Westerlund, of Auburn; her daughters-in-law, Marsha Lowery, of Pilot Mountain, N.C. and Mary Catherine Lowery, of St. Cloud, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her sons, Archie Lowery in 1997 and William Lowery in 2006; and her brothers, Robert and Donald Parsons. At her request, there will be no prior calling hours. Funeral services will be private. Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Fleming Cemetery (South Street Road), Fleming. In her memory, contributions may be made to a charity of one"s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Baris Funeral Home of Clyde. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.