Richard Lowe

Richard C. Lowe 1936-2010 ATHENS Richard C. Lowe Sr., 73, died Monday, August 9th at Pine Heights in Brattleboro. Mr. Lowe was born in Brattleboro, on August 26, 1936 the son of George and Ruth Knowlton Lowe. He worked at the Cheese Plant in Bellows Falls, at American Optical in Brattleboro, Unified Data in Grafton, and Basketville in Putney. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict and was proud of the ship he served on, the USS Benham. Mr. Lowe was an avid hunter and fisherman. On October 6, 1960 he married Phyllis Hall. He later remarried Giffard O'Connor on October 16, 1976 who predeceased him. Mr. Lowe leaves his sons, Daniel Lowe of Westminster, Rick Lowe of Littleton, N.H., and Jim Lowe of Barnett; his daughter, Debbie Fiske of Monroe, N.H.; five step sons; his brothers George Lowe of Barre, Michael Lowe of Westminster, Edward Lowe of Westminster West; his step brothers, Kenneth and John Babbitt both of Putney; his sister, Mary Mitchell of Westminster West; more than 30 grandchildren; and one great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, his son Charles Lowe, and his brothers James, William, and Joseph Lowe. FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be a graveside service 10 a.m. Thursday, August 12th in the West Cemetery in Athens, Vt. There will be a reception at the Community Christian Church following the service. Services are under the direction of FENTON & HENNESSEY FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Church, Athens, VT.