We are sad to announce the passing of Allen Houghton in Victoria on December 28, 2015.
Born in England on February 17, 1938, he moved to Kingston, Ontario and then settled in Victoria, BC. Allen was well known all around town but was best known for managing the Crystal Gardens. He worked hard for many charities including Victoria Hospice and The Mustard Seed. He will be missed by so many family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets at 2:30 pm on Saturday, January 9, 2016.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Parm and Manjeet GHAG
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Mary Weller I have many good memories of Allen when we were both working at the Crystal Garden,in fact he was the one who hired me.I know the last year or so has been difficult and I am so thankful that Joanna was such a big part of his life.
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Lynda and Jacques Marc Georgina and family Saddened to read of Allen’s passing. His years of struggle with diabetes are over at last. We’re unable to attend the Celebration but will be thinking about you with love and concern.
Forever friends, Jacques and Lynda
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Dave and Yvonne We’re very sorry that we won’t be able to attend Allen’s service.We have happy memories of staying with Allen and Georgina Allen was such a gracious host attending to all our needs.He was a very kind,generous and caring man.We will miss him.Our-thoughts and prayers are with Georgina,Joanna’s ,Darcy and Grace
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John Guthrie Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of a good man. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Deeply regret that I am unable to attend the celebration of life.
John
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Ken Lane Condolences for the family of Allen Houghton
Who has gone to climb a different mountain.
He is on another mission
But not for the Capital Commission,
He’s destined for his place in the sun.Sorry Daphne and I cannot join the Celebration of Life.
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Douglas Henderson I was saddened to learn of Allen’s passing. I met Allen when I was a volunteer and later the Registrar at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Allen very kindly hired a friend of mine as the janitor for the Gallery. This man had no experience but Allen believed in him and hired him immediately. I was happy that my friend now had a paying job in the West for he was the first Tibetan teacher to come to Victoria and teach from my home. Allen made this possible. Thank you, Allen!
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John Van Dyke Had a wonderful time with Al during his time in Ingersoll. He had a very easy laugh. Sorry to hear that he is no longer with us. Lost track of him somewhere along the way. Many good memories.
John Van Dyke
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Sharon and John Cooper So sorry to hear this. We met and visited with Allen many years ago while on a trip to see Georgina, our former next door neighbor and good friend in Washington state. He was so personable…and had a great sense of humor. We had a standing joke about purple napkins that carried on for years. He knew how to live a good life, and he and Georgina complimented each other perfectly. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent to Georgina, Joanna, and all who loved him or knew him as a friend.
Sharon and John Cooper
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Bente Birchall Dear Georgina & Joanna & family,
So saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. He was a dear friend from long ago, Victoria Attractions Association, West Shore Presbyterian Church & our volunteer work at Victoria Hospice. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Bente
Dear Georgina, Joanna and Loved Ones:
We were very sorry to hear of the passing of Allen. We have really fond memories of Allen at Rag and Barb’s house … whether it was at Christmas time, Spencer’s birthdays, Clayton’s birthdays or other special celebrations. Allen always presented himself so handsomely and was truly a classy gentleman. He had a pleasant personality. He was a very distinguished man. He was a good man.
We share your grief at this very difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Always,
Manjeet and Parm Ghag