Jeanne Lowry Leather, of Eastham MA, born July 3, 1928 in Parlin, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2018 in Harwich, MA. She was the daughter of deceased parents, George White Lowry and Mildred Stukey Lowry. Her passing follows that of her loving husband, Peter Knowles Leather, two years ago, to whom she was married for 70 years. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Katherine Kay Lowry, of Allenstown, Pennsylvania, wife to brother George Lowry, now deceased. She leaves her three children, Paul Leather of Concord, NH, Susan O’Hara and husband Thomas O’Hara of Eastham, and Bryan Leather of Wisconsin, as well as grandchildren, Kaia Schwartz and spouse Peter Schwartz, Peter O’Hara, Kristin O’Hara of Mashpee, Sarah, Ian, and Dylan Leather, and four great grandchildren, Lola and Charles Schwartz, and Tom and Caitlin O’Hara. She was predeceased by her granddaughter Caitlin O’Hara of Brewster.
For 30 years since retiring to Eastham, Jeanne enjoyed the many walking trails and beaches of the outer Cape, along with Peter and her many Westies and Scottie. She was an avid knitter, loved everything Scottish, and cooking. She was also an enthusiastic parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes in Wellfleet. Her service will be at 10 am, Monday, October 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes, followed by a private burial service in Eastham. For online condolences please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
