Dorothy F. (Forand) Lowney, 90, of New Bedford died April 8, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital following a sudden illness.
She was the wife of the late Edward J. "Tubba" Lowney. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late Louis P. and Mary (Smith) Forand, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
She was a graduate of St. Luke's School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for many years with Dr. Arthur Buckley and St Luke's hospital and then worked for the last 20 years of her professional life as a school nurse at Roosevelt Junior High School until she retired.
She enjoyed gardening, quilting, knitting, cooking, entertaining and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her 2 daughters, Doretta Lowney of Taunton and Laureen Lowney of New Bedford, 2 sons, Daniel Lowney of New Bedford and Matthew Lowney of Lynn; 3 grandchildren, Quillan, Elizabeth and Kathryn; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by sisters Anastatia Fowler and Loretta Galipeau and brothers Louis Forand and Edward Forand.
The family also wishes to extend special thanks to her loving caretakers/companions Louis Doherty and Yanira Jovel and to the wonderful staff at the New Bedford Adult Social Day Care Program: Marisol Grant, Angela Johnson and Josephine Martins.
Her visiting hours will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 1-3 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.