Avis de décès de Louise-Mary Lowe - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. Louise Mary Lowe, 44, of Niskayuna, died at Ellis Hospital on July 7, 2005 after a brief and sudden illness. Louise was an architect and community planner with Synthesis, located on Jay Street in Schenectady. Louise joined Synthesis in 1999 because of her passion to revitalize her hometown of Schenectady. Her enthusiasm and design skill were influential in the success of a number of high-visibility projects. Louise was a 1978 graduate of Niskayuna High School. She received her undergraduate degree in history and fine arts from Smith College, and her master's in architecture from University of Virginia. Louise is survived by her loving family, including her parents, Katharine Lydecker Lowe and Alfred H. Lowe of Niskayuna; her siblings, Dr. Charles L. Lowe of Glens Falls, Elizabeth M. Lowe of Lake Placid and James A. Lowe of Surrey, England; her beloved soulmate and husband Don Millard; and her children, Lea, Lydia and Theo Scafidi and Zachary and Leah Millard. She was a beloved aunt to seven nieces and nephews. Louise was a gifted soul who enriched the lives of all who knew her. She was a loving and conscientious leader of her family and community. She and Don participated enthusiastically in activities at Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady, their spiritual home. She will be missed sorely by all. A memorial service will be held at her parent's church, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on The Plaza in Schenectady at 3:00 p.m. Friday, July 8. Jewish mourning rituals will be observed at the Millard household at 2485 Hilltop Road, Niskayuna commencing Saturday night through Tuesday night, with Shiva services at 7 p.m. on each evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, Tupperlake, N.Y.