Lowther, Harold Leo - 78, Oxford, passed away after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on Monday, November 28, 2011 in North Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Pugwash. Born in Springhill, he was a son of the late Robert and F. Isabelle (Carter) Lowther. Harold was raised in East Leicester, where he worked on the family farm. He went to work for R.K. Chappell in 1956 and later with Modern Construction. He moved back to Oxford to work at Cobequid Lumber Co. until its closure. Then as an entrepreneur, he ran his own welding shop until retiring in 1998. Harold was known as one to build something himself, rather than buy it if he could. He was a man of many talents. He also owned and operated a sugar camp in Leicester for over 20 years. He enjoyed his fishing trips immensely and took great pride in his garden. He also enjoyed his summers with the “beach gang” at McDonald’s Lane in Port Howe from 1967 to 2006. Harold is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mabel E. Lowther; daughter, Carla (Mike McMullin) and children Robbie and Matthew, Fort St. John, BC; son, Victor (Miranda Landry) and children, Mercedes and Yasmine, and his step-children, William and Rebecca, all of Amherst; brother, Francis (Jean), Colpitts Settlement, NB; sister, Jane Lowther, New Westminster, BC; sister-in-law, Gwynneth Lowther, Amherst; uncle, Elvie Lowther, West Leicester; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, George; and in infancy, brother, Eugene, sister, Yvonne, baby brother. A visitation to celebrate Harold’s life will be held from 1 - 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 30 in MacDiarmid’s Funeral Home, 5075 Main Street, Oxford (447-2930). A graveside service will follow immediately after in the East Leicester Cemetery with Rev. Gary MacDougall officiating. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in his honour to East Leicester Cemetery, Trinity United Church, North Cumberland Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Unit or charity of your choice. Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mmcfunerals.com