elevated J3sSl September 29, 1930 ~ September 29, 2024

elevated J3sSl Visitation
Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

elevated J3sSl Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated J3sSl Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

elevated J3sSl Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

elevated J3sSl To watch the Mass live

elevated J3sSl Reception / Celebration of Life (within the Funeral Home)

elevated J3sSl Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

elevated J3sSl Obituary

elevated J3sSl It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Allen on his 94th birthday. Born in Toronto on Sept 29th 1930, he is predeceased by his wife of 71 years Kay Allen (Nee LeBarr), his parents Bill & Madeline Allen, his sister Gladys, his grandson Darrin and many other close family and friends.  

elevated J3sSl A family man who was devoted to his wife Katherine, 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great Grandchildren plus two on the way.  Often referred to as Gramps, he was the constant Gentleman, respected and loved by so many.   

elevated J3sSl In his late teens Dad met the love of his life Katherine through the CYO, his Catholic faith was important to him. Mom & Dad married in Sept of 1953 and originally lived in Leaside, then Peterborough, raised their family mostly in Don Mills, a short stint in Vancouver before moving back to the GTA, to Markham and eventually Burlington/Oakville.

elevated J3sSl He will be remembered by many including his 5 children Mary K (Steve P), Anne-Marie (Ed), Billy (Leah), Colleen, Cherilyn (Steve C). 

elevated J3sSl Bill had a an esteemed business career that ranged from his early days traveling with and as Mr. Peanut with Planters, to a rewarding career in Marketing & Sales with Nestle Canada that spanned almost 40 years.  

elevated J3sSl Dad left an amazing legacy and the world is a better place because of him. He said his good byes and had special personal conversations with each of his grandchildren and many of his great grandchildren prior to his passing, once again proving his unselfish manner in how he lived. Now its time to go spend time with Mom (Grandma/Great Grandma) and his many friends who have gone before him.  

elevated J3sSl One of his favorite saying was “Our friends are our family, our family are our friends”.

elevated J3sSl Our Family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Rana who cared so dearly for both Mom & Dad in their senior years. Also the staff at the Williamsburg and Amica Bronte Harbour and especially the care and attention he received from the doctors and nurses at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital.

elevated J3sSl Dad, you set a great example for all and any that met you. We love you and will always be grateful for how good you were to all of us.

elevated J3sSl In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you please consider to donate in Dads name (William F Allen) to the Oakville Trafalgar Hospital: Oakville Hospital Foundation

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