William Francis Allen
elevated odqIc September 29, 1930 ~ September 29, 2024
elevated odqIc Visitation
Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
elevated odqIc Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated odqIc Funeral Mass – Chapel of St. Joseph (within the Funeral Home)
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
elevated odqIc Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
elevated odqIc To watch the Mass live
elevated odqIc Reception / Celebration of Life (within the Funeral Home)
elevated odqIc Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
elevated odqIc Obituary
elevated odqIc 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 odqIc 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 odqIc 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 odqIc He will be remembered by many including his 5 children Mary K (Steve P), Anne-Marie (Ed), Billy (Leah), Colleen, Cherilyn (Steve C).
elevated odqIc 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 odqIc 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 odqIc One of his favorite saying was “Our friends are our family, our family are our friends”.
elevated odqIc 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 odqIc 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 odqIc 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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Danny Josie and Palmateer families
Sending you my condolences on the loss of your grandfather. We know he meant a great deal to you and your family, and that you will miss him terribly. I hope that you will be able to remember him with joy and not too much sadness. Grandpa Bill lived a long and happy life, but that doesn’t make this easier. Love you
Mr Allen was a pillar of our community at Annunciation Church in Don Mills. Very good friends to my Parents for many years. Bill Allen ( Mr Allen to me) was such a nice , gentle man to all who met him. His home was open to all family and friends. He was the epitome of what you want a father to be. Kind , caring , loving and supportive. You left behind great lessons Mr Allen as each one of your children have inherited your kindness and genuine caring. Rest in Peace Mr Allen.
Love Sue McGarry
To the Allen Family. Mr Allen and my Dad, Bill Poole, were lifelong friends. I remember the Nestle years. He used to bring us Nestle Quick chocolate powder! He and your Mom were such wonderful people and are both missed. My condolences to all of your family.
Cathy (Poole) Webster
Bill and Leah,
Fred and I send our most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Dad (and to everyone else in the family to whom he meant so much). Can’t believe he waited till his birthday to leave 😍 I always remember him saying at your wedding “my friends are my family and my family are my friends”. I bet he was so thrilled to be with your Mom again! Hugs 🤗
My deepest condolences to the Allen family. What a life well lived.
My sincere condolences to Bill and the whole Family.
Goodbye, Uncle Bill….thanks for being the MC at my wedding, and thanks for your non-stop laughs and kindness.
Glen, so kind of you with your memories of your Uncle Bill. Thank you.
To the Allen family
My most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. I have so many fond memories of him tapping on my office window, decked out in either his Blue Jay or Toronto Maple Leaf outfits. Both he and I led the cheer the last year the Leafs made the playoffs (only to lose in the first round). He was truly a gentleman, and the world is indeed, a better place because of him.
Karen, our Dad was so fond of you and yes he loved the Blue Jays & the Leafs! You were always kind and respectful to him. Thank you.
Love Mary & the Allen Family.
I cannot fully express my sadness at the loss of such a dear friend.
Bill, I will always remember you as a gentleman. You always looked after friends and family and you never excluded anyone.
We always enjoyed our get togethers with the gang. There was never a dull moment with you and Katherine.
I will miss your company, stories and the joy that you brought to everyone.
Say hello to Katherine, Joe and the gang.
I am sure you will do a lot of catching up over a few games of euchre.
When I think of Mr. Allen.. Bill (and Katherine) and the decades that my parents and family spent with the Allen family. I am filled with happy and fun memories and I am so grateful for having had Bill, Kay and the Allen clan in my early life.
– So many parties and dinners, weddings and New Years Eve celebrations.
– Euchre and don’t forget Hockey Night in Canada!
– Cottages & backyard fun – Lawn Darts! Do I need to say more!
– Boxing Day Allen/Feeney get togethers.
– The Nestle box at Blue Jays games. I was lucky enough to be included with the parents on occasion even as a 20 something.
– I was also so honoured to have Bill read one of the passages at my wedding years later.
Though we haven’t seen each other as often over the years as we once did the lifelong friendships and bonds that our parents had and instilled in us all is strong.
Mom always kept us up to date and it was clear that Bill remained a great man and friend who deeply loved his family and friends.
We are all better for having had Bill in our lives. May his light always shine upon those who knew and loved him.
I bet it was one heck of birthday party in heaven this past Sunday!
RIP Mr. Allen.
With much love and deepest condolences.
XO Deb Marron (Debbie Feeney)
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your families. It’s always very sad when a loved one leaves us, but it seems that Mr Allen lived a very complete life and left many wonderful memories. He was a good, honourable man and well respected by everyone.
May his life be a blessing and your memories a treasure. Praying for you that God may comfort you and that He will give you faith to uphold you. I’m hoping that all the wonderful memories he left behind will make you smile again. God bless Mr Allen’s families and friends.
Thank you Franco for your kind words. Yes, our faith keeps us going and I think he is having a little visit with Melanie in Heaven. Love Mary, Steve and all the Allen Family
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
I met Bill in the early 80’s working at Nestlé.
Always a gentleman.
God Bless
Bill was more than a brother in law to Earl and I, he was a cherished friend. RIP Bill.
Love,
Jenny
Thank you Aunt Jenny for your kind words. He loved you and Uncle Earl and all our family gatherings. Thank you.
Love Mary K, Steve and all the Allen Families.
To: The Palmateer and Allen Families,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences. Mr. Allen will be sincerely missed but will be kept within all of our hearts through the many wonderful memories of him. He was truly a cherished and honorable man.
Lois and Rick Booth
Thank you for your kind words, our friends in Calgary. Yes we have lots of memories.
Love Mary & Steve
Uncle Bill was an incredible man. Loved and cared for everyone. Anybody that met him fell in love with him.
He decided to spend his birthday with his love of his life.
RIP Uncle Bill
So sad to hear the news of Beloved Mr. Peanut.
I loved everything about him and admired his family connections. What an outstanding man!
Bill will be missed by all at the Williamsburg.
To the entire Allen family. May the multitude of memories you share of your dear parents comfort you at this sorrowful time and forever. Bill and Kay were two of the dearest, sweetest people the Lord ever created. They leave a legacy. Enduring love of family and respect for all. May they both rest in eternal peace in the presence of the Lord. Patrick and Elizabeth Browne
Dear Cher and Family,
Please know that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I hope you find comfort in the memories of your lovely dad and the support of those around you.
Love, Andrea and Richard
You were the patriarch of a beautiful family and will be forever in all of our hearts. We will miss your hearty smile, warm embrace and gentle soul.
To the Allen family. Tracey, Allyson and Myself send our thoughts to you all. Your Mom and Dad were always so warm and welcoming to Jack and I through the years. Although we met them through Bev and Dan they always made us feel like family and we felt the same about all of you. We are thinking of you all, Love the Pike family
To the Allen family. Tracey, Allyson and Myself send our thoughts to you all. Your Mom and Dad were always so warm and welcoming to Jack and I through the years. Although we met them through Bev and Dan they always made us feel like family and we felt the same about all of you. We are thinking of you all, Love the Pike family
Thank you for your kind words, Mrs. Pike, Tracey & Allyson. I know how much they enjoy your company also. You made them feel welcome also!
Love Mary K and all the Allens
Dear Mary, Steve & the Allen family. Sorry for your loss. Mary, I am sure your Dad felt blessed to have such a loving family, always there for him as he was there for his family. Love John & Sandy Mancuso.
Thank you John & Sandy for your kind words. Myself, Steve and our Allen Families appreciate it. We loved him so much.
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Allen. Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Allen family. I have such great memories of Mr. Allen and the gang during so many gatherings at 10 Alrita Crescent. Wonderful memories of all the laughter, antics and camaraderie that will live on in my heart. Mr. Allen was such a great example of a fine gentleman, husband and father (etc). He will be deeply missed. Love Danny & Kim Lawless