Gerald Lowery, a respected horseman in the Peterborough, Ont. area for decades, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Peterborough Regional Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 26 at the age of 90.
Predeceased by his parents Fred and Olive, brother George and sister Lina Marie.
Devoted husband of 70 years to Joyce (Smith). Loving father to Pam (Mike) and Paul (Julie). Grandpa to Kerri (Jake), Courtney (Jowayne), Chad (Sheri), Evan (Dani), Papa to six Great Grandchildren, Owen, Avery, Carter, Brady, Jada and Jordyn.
Born July 20, 1931 in Millbrook Ont., Gerald was a devoted employee of Bell Canada for more than 35 years as well as a devoted owner, trainer, driver and breeder in the Standardbred industry for more 65 years. He played a big part in bringing Kawartha Downs to the bigger screen, moving from Morrow Park.
In his later years, you could always find Gerald sitting in the grandstand on race nights watching the races and chatting with brother Ray or anyone else on the Kawartha scene.
Some of the horses that Gerald was involved with over the years were Chocolate Cherry, Billy Joe, Kawartha Candy, Armbro Norval and Byes Eagle.
Gerald had a fantastic life. He would always take the time to chat with anyone. He will be dearly missed by his family and everyone who was lucky enough to meet him.
A private family service will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Nisbett Funeral Home followed by burial at Rosemount Gardens Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff, doctors and nurses, especially his granddaughter Kerri, at PRHC Palliative Care.
Please consider Memorial Donations to PRHC Palliative Care or Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Gerald Lowery.
My condolences to the family
My condolences to the family and friends of a man who befriended this neighbourhood kid and introduced him to a love for horses and racing. My brother and I would go to the fairgrounds Saturday nights and watch the races with Paul, who worked there hanging photos, and watch Gerald and the Hies and loads of other great people who were my intro to racing. Sunday mornings we would go back to Morrow Park and pick up tickets off the ground take them home and check every one looking for winning tickets the punters had thrown away with occasional success.
Later when I was in grade 7 or 8 I worked for him after school rolling bandages and mucking stalls... eventually being taught how to be a groom for his stable. Lots of fun and lots of work. I owe a great deal to Gerald, who always treated well - without him I would probably never been involved in any capacity in racing.
RIP Gerald you will be missed.
Worked for Gerry for a few
Worked for Gerry for a few years at Morrow Park and he was a very organized and good person who always enjoyed working around his stable with top care of his horses. Many memories around Morrow working for Gerry. Billy Gratton B was one of Gerry's horses that he owned and raced for years.
Very sorry to hear of Gerald
Very sorry to hear of Gerald passing. I enjoyed our conversations at Kawartha Downs about racing. Our condolences to the Lowery family.
Another one Gerald developed
Another one Gerald developed was the great race mare Kawartha An Worthy.
Joyce, Ray and the rest of
Joyce, Ray and the rest of the Lowery family we are so sorry to hear of Geralds passing. Complete horseman and class act all the way. Always enjoyed driving for Gerald over the years. Horses and harness were always impeccable. What an amazing life. R.I.P Mr. Lowery!