Vyron D. Lowe

JEFFERSON - Vyron D. Lowe, 78, of Cow Path Lane, died Saturday morning October 29, 2016 at the Country Village Genesis Health Care Center after a period of failing health.

Mr. Lowe was born in Whitefield, NH on September 19, 1938 the son of Gordon Alan and Norah (Daley) Lowe. He was raised in Randolph and graduated from Gorham High School and has been a longtime resident of Jefferson.

Vyron is best known as the former owner of the Old Corner Store and Lowe Distributors in Jefferson. He also served the town of Jefferson as town clerk and for over 40 years as a Jefferson firefighter. Ten of those years he was Fire Chief of the Jefferson Fire Department. He was also a NH Fire Warden and member of the NH Fire Wardens Association and he served for a time with the National Guard. He was a member of the Jefferson Grange and served as master for several years beginning in his late teens. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows.

Vyron was an avid hunter and fisherman and made numerous fishing trips to the Miramichi River in New Brunswick with his father, sons and friends. For many parades and local events he provided music with his self made music trailer. He also enjoyed making maple syrup.

Family members include his wife of 57 years Ruth (Campbell) Lowe of Jefferson; three children, Donald Lowe of Bow, Diana Lowe of Whitefield, Daniel Lowe of Berlin; a brother Gordon Alan Lowe Jr. of Randolph; a sister Joyce Chaffee of Southington, OH; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Carolyn Conway and Marion Horne.

A memorial service will be held Saturday November 5th at 1:00 PM in St. Johns Methodist Highland Chapel, Jefferson. Reverend Richard Boyden, pastor, will officiate. Burial in the Durand Road Cemetery, Randolph, will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Jefferson Festival Committee, care of Cheryl Meehan, 20 Cedric Road, Jefferson, NH 03583