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Helen Lowry Obituary
Helen was born on Oct. 10, 1922 in Atlantic City, N.J. and was raised on the boardwalk. She had two brothers, James and John Gilligan. While in Atlantic City, Helen met Thomas Joseph Lowry whom she married in 1948. Shortly after marrying, Helen and Tom moved to New York City and lived in Richmond Hill, Queens for 38 years.
In 1986, Helen and Tom retired to Portsmouth and enjoyed the New Hampshire seacoast area. Helen was passionate about volunteering for her community both in New York and in Portsmouth where she worked for the Salvation Army. She was an active member of the Corpus Christie parish and the Red Hat Society.
Helen had two daughters, Barbara Ann Lowry and Eileen Whittle. She is survived by two grandchildren, Molly Lowry Whittle and Christopher Thomas Whittle; son-in-law Sean Whittle; nieces and nephews; and many friends from her days in Atlantic City, New York and Portsmouth.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Immaculate Conception Church, 98 Summer Street, Portsmouth. Please make any donations to the Society of the Lady of the Most Holy Trinity; PO Box 152, Robstown, TX 78380
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Betty Lou McKenna
February 6, 2018
I'll always remember our little conversations and your pleasant smile. A lovely lady.
Shelly York
February 5, 2018
I am really going to miss talking with you Helen. I've known you through church, women's club, Salvation Army. You have kept my mother's light bright with all the fantastic memories. Especially the yard sales and fashion show. Chelsea and Emily had so much fun "working" with you at the church fairs and yard sales. You made me become a better person. I will keep you in my heart.
Jennifer Lay
February 5, 2018
Dear Auntie Helen, You have been my faithful Godmother for some 55 years, always remembering me and my children! We had so much fun shopping, at Rockaway Beach, so many Christmas dinners together with you and Uncle Tom. Twelve Days of Christmas, anyone? What a privilege to grow up with you! We treasure your kindness to us. With Jesus as your saviour, too, we look forward to reuniting with you in heaven! What a great comfort that is for us!
We love you and miss you!!
Jennifer, Scott, Stasia, and Faye
Marita Miller
February 4, 2018
Thanks for keeping us all connected to our extended family. Your light is so bright!!
Diane Fife
February 4, 2018
I'm going to miss you my sweet friend. I will never forget you.
Diane Fife
February 4, 2018
I'm going to miss you my sweet friend. I will never forget you.
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