Arnold R. Lowrey

UNITY – Arnold Richard Lowrey, 93, formerly of Alstead Center and Columbia, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at the Sullivan County Nursing Home in Unity where he had resided since 2019. The staff took wonderful care of him. He enjoyed all the activities, especially the word games, trivia, music programs and when dogs visited. Arnold was the second child and second son of Richard Dodge Lowrey and Marion Isabelle Sweeney Lowrey. Born in his family’s home, he lived in Whitefield, N.H., throughout his youth. As a teenager, Arnold developed a love of working the land when he took a gardening job at the Mountain View House (now the Mountain View Grand Resort). After high school, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in education at Keene State Teachers’ College. He served in the army during the Korean War as a tank driver. At the end of his tour of duty, he completed graduate work at Boston University before beginning his career in education that would last his entire working life. A natural with young people, he began as a high school math teacher and continued as a school administrator in the Keene School District until his retirement. Arnold married Patricia Lee in 1957. She passed away in 2019. For years they shared a vacation property in Rangeley, Maine, where he would enjoying many hours fly-fishing and being in the woods with their dog, a beloved family member. Arnold was quick to smile and give you a firm handshake. Although his physical stature might suggest a different nature, he was the most gentle of men. His genuine sweetness is a quality for which he will be most remembered. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia, in 2019; two brothers Albert and Martin Lowrey; a sister, Jean Lowrey; and his brother-in-law, Harvey D Hill. He is survived by a sister, Joan Lowrey Mathurin of Conway, N.H., nieces and nephews and their families. There are no public calling hours or services planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sullivan County Health Care, Activity Dept., 5 Nursing Home Drive, Unity NH 03743; or to the Coos Animal Sanctuary, Inc., P.O. Box 345, Colebrook, NH 03576; or online at www.coosanimals.com/donate. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Arnold R. Lowrey

October 8, 1929 - April 7, 2023