Yorke, Lowell Chester After a long hard battle with cancer, Lowell succumbed to his illness early Sunday morning, January 29, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Lowell is survived by his cherished wife of 53 years, Barbara (Holmes) and his children Kelli (Kevin) Pierman and Tom (Yvonne) Yorke. Loving Grandpa to Kayla and Mitchell Pierman, Hannah, Julia and Carson Yorke. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Muriel Yorke of Belleville and survived by his sisters Donna (Frank) Gilles of Belleville, Ontario/Port Charlotte, Florida and Elaine (Bruce) Reid of Whitby, Ontario. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers in law. Lowell was raised in Belleville where he attended high school and went on to graduate Queen's University as a Professional Chemical Engineer. His career had brief periods with Hershey Canada, Wampole Pharmaceuticals and became the Co-owner of Code Felt Limited from 1971-1987. He ended his career as the Manager of the Perth Public Utilities from 1989-2001 and retired to spend time with his family and travelling. Lowell was a well known citizen of Perth through his involvement as Mayor of the Town of Perth from 1985-1989, the President of the Jaycees, Master of the True Briton's Lodge, Perth Public Utilities Commissioner, President of the Ontario Water Association and an active member of the St. James Anglican Church. Donations in Lowell's name can be made to either the St. James Anglican Church, Perth or The Perth Hospital Foundation-Palliative Care.