March 17, 1937 – May 16, 2011
Passed away unexpectedly at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Allen was born in Victoria, BC. He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn of 24 years. He also leaves behind his nieces and nephews, Bob, Carol (Norm), Paul (Judy), Sheila (Nathan) and numerous great nieces and nephews. Allen will be missed by many relatives and friends. He was involved with the church choir for over 30 years and was employed at the Naval Dockyard for 36 ½ years. He was very proud of his Scottish Heritage and was a life member and Past President of the St. Andrews and Caledonian Society as well as a member of The Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 20, 2011 in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Broughton Street. Interment to be held at Royal Oak Burial Park. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Will always remember you Allen and our friendship at
South Park School…….Ron Minnis
I and others at Henderson Rec Centre were shocked and surprised to read of Allen’s sudden death. Please accept my sincere condolences. He was such a cheerful presence in the gym and helped brighten the sometimes dull days. My thoughts are with you, Evelyn. –
Evelyn and Family:
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Allen’s demise. I will remember his laugh most of all, and his interest in how we were and what we were doing. Unfortunately, we cannot be with you on Friday, but you will be in our hearts and minds.
Dear Evelyn we were really shocked and saddened to hear of Allen’s death. We so enjoyed his company at the bowling club, not to mention his delicious shortbread. We send you our love and sincere sympathy at this sad time. God bless you.
Very sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. He was a very cheerful man and I enjoyed talking to him at Lawn Bowling.
Evelyn and Family
Sorry to hear of Allens passing .I am glad I got to know him at the Lawn Bowling . He had a good laugh and I can see him at the piano.Take Care .
Sorry for your loss Evelyn, Allen will be missed a lotl. I always looked forward to his ready smile and hugs at lawnbowling, carpet bowling and Costco. Please take care of yourself and know that he is in a better place with no suffering.
We were saddened to learn about Allen’s passing. Please accept our condolences to you Evelyn and to the family. We will miss him at GHLBC
MAY YOU FIND SOME COMFORT IN REMEMBERING THAT WHEN YOU HAVE LOVED SOMEONE, AND THEY HAVE LOVED YOU, THEY ARE NEVER LOST TO YOU. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE YOUR WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF TIMES SHARED TOGETHER. CARING ABOUT YOU AND SENDING HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME…PLEASE CALL ME IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP YOU EVELYN…I LOST MY HUSBAND ON JAN.21ST/2011 SO CAN RELATE TO YOUR FEELINGS..SORRY I WILL NOT BE ATTENDING THE SERVICE BUT MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WILL BE WITH YOU.! LOVE, SONIA REES.
Dear Evelyn,
We were saddened to read in the newspaper today of Allen’s passing. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
With our love and sympathy,
Bill and Carro Payne