Batavia - Lowell J. Fairbanks, 86 of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, (February 1, 2024) at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Batavia.
Mr. Fairbanks was born May 21, 1937 in Batavia, a son of the late Lester and Matilda (Coffey) Fairbanks.
He was a member of the Batavia First United Methodist Church. Lowell was an avid golfer and greatly enjoyed spending time in the Adirondacks where he would hunt and fish. Most of all, Mr. Fairbanks cherished time spent surrounded by family and friends.
Surviving are his children, Lowell T. (Linda) Fairbanks of Texas, Lester Fairbanks (Judy Fairbanks Sanders) of Batavia, Steven (Daphne) Fairbanks of Batavia, Cheryl (Mark) Yasses of East Bethany, and Lori Beherns-Fairbanks of Batavia; a brother, Norman (Sharon) Fairbanks of Byron; sister, Carol (Carmelo) LoVerdi of Byron; brothers-in-law, Lester (Gloria) Stevens, William (Sue) Stevens; sisters-in-law, Missy Blackmon, and Norma Stevens. 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Along with his parents, Lowell is preceded in death by his wife, Elaine (Stevens) Fairbanks; a grandson, Eric Fairbanks; brother-in-law, George Stevens; sister-in-law, Helen (late William) Powers; and beloved dog Bozo.
Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday, (February 10, 2024) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street in Batavia. Lowell 's Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grand View Cemetery in Batavia. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, 6400 Sheridan Drive, Suite #320, Buffalo, New York 14221. Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.
