It is with great sadness to announce the passing of our loved one, Ida Marie (Dykens) Lowe on July 11, 2014 after a strong fight with cancer at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, NS.  Born in Williamsdale, NS, on February 4, 1934, she was the daughter of William James and Christina Dykens.

Ida enjoyed her husband and family and camping at the Glooscap Campground in Parrsboro. She also enjoyed 4H Club, cooking, knitting and bluegrass music.

Ida will be sadly missed by her husband of 64 years, Corey, and her children Larry (Marjorie) Lowe, Tidnish, Coreen (Tommy) Dawson, Tidnish, Glenda (David) Triff, Halifax, and Kevin Lowe, Niagara Falls; her sister Kay (Ted) Horne, Warren MI, USA; loved by her sisters-in-law, Eileen Lowe, Mabel (Courtney) MacLeod, and Joyce (Roy) Landry.  Nanie will be sadly missed by her ten grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.  Ida was a very special friend to Peter, Niagara Falls, Jennifer, Kingston, ON, and Tony, Sherbrooke, PQ.  Auntie will be missed by several nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, Ida was predeceased by her in-laws, Richard and Alice (McKay) Lowe; brothers Donald and Bobby; her loving brother-in-law, Harley Lowe and sister-in-law, Shirley Lowe; her sweet grandson, Nicolas Triff and loving niece and nephews, Wayne and Kim MacLeod and Darrell Dykens.

As per Ida's wishes, cremation has taken place.  A graveside service for family and friends be held at the Amherst Head Cemetery, Beecham Road, Amherst Head, NS on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 3 pm.  William Drysdale DLM officiating.

Those wishing to make a donation in Ida's memory may do so to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Diabetes Society.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst (667-8777).  Condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the familiy by visiting Ida's obituary at: