Oscar 'Allen' Nygard
Born In: Nelson British Columbia
Born: July 28th, 1938
Passed in: Glace Bay
Passed on: May 14th, 2016
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our beloved husband and father at the General Hospital, in Glace Bay, May 14, 2016, from complications arising from cancer.
Allen was born July 28, 1938, in Nelson, British Columbia.
He is survived by his cherished wife of 55 years, Brenda; sons Emil, Chandler Arizona, Darren (Olivia), Korea, Brendan, Glace Bay. Also brothers, George, Kamloops B.C., Jack (Elaine), Surrey B.C., Barry (Norine), Brooks, Alberta; sister Linda (Robert) Lake Cowichan, B.C.
He was predeceased by both parents.
Allen moved from British Columbia to Glace Bay in 1957, where he married Brenda Boone, in 1960. Together they worked in the full-time ministry as volunteers for seven years throughout Ontario and Nova Scotia. After the birth of their first child they settled in Glace Bay. Allen started the family business, Breton Maintenance Service, and endeavored to live by the Bible's principle; to live quietly, work with your hands, and walk decently.
One of Allen's greatest joys was his volunteer work. For 32 years he was chairman of the Maritime Regional Building Committee, and had the privilege of working on construction projects for Kingdom Halls in the Maritimes, Newfoundland, and the Magdalen Islands. He also had the privilege of serving as a marrying officer in the province of Nova Scotia, presiding at the marriages of over 40 couples. Allen had great faith in, and his family takes great comfort from, the Bible's promise at Revelation 21:4 of a time when there will be no more pain, sorrow, or death here on earth.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday May 21, 2016 at 2 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Reserve Street, Glace Bay. Richard Volkes presiding.
Funeral arrangements under direction of Patten Funeral Home, Glace Bay.
