Obituaries

Lowe, Myrtle Evelyn May Wyse, passed away peacefully on Saturday March, 07 2026 at North Wood Manor, Halifax NS. She reached the wonderful blessed age of 101. She is the daughter of Ida May Clayton-Wyse and Alphonse Wyse, the granddaughter of Rev. Arthur A Wyse, Peter E and Sarah J Clayton

Born and raised in East Preston were she began her education. She was mentored by her Aunt Wilhelmina Clayton-Riley. At the age of 16 she moved to Montreal, Quebec, then moved to Boston, Massachusetts area and later to Brooklyn, New York where she lived and worked for many years, before returning to East Preston, Nova Scotia.

Myrtle was a member of the Brethren denomination in New York. Upon her return to Nova Scotia she reunited with her home church, East Preston United Baptist Church; where continued to be member and staunch supporter. Myrtle was a blessed woman of God, who lived out her life walking with faith and trust in God. She was a spirited woman who spoke words of wisdom. In her last years she would sing out the words to hymns/songs that were being sung or played.

Predeceased by her parents, loving husband Dr. Charles L Lowe and goddaughter Gloria Williams-Heath. She is survived by many loving cousins, relatives, friends and their goddaughter Trynda M Thomas.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Donald K Walker, Dartmouth NS. Visitation will be 12:00-1:00 PM followed by a Celebration of life service at the EPUBC, Pastor Andrea Anderson officiating. Burial will take place at church cemetery immediately following the service. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, of Nova Scotia or East Preston United Baptist Church building fund.

Special thanks to the 9th floor staff at Northwood Manor who took excellent care of our beloved Myrtle and to those who faithfully visited her; we say a heartfelt thanks and send God’s blessings.