Everett Allen
Lieu de naissance : Truro, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Lieu de décès : Glace Bay, Nouvelle Ecosse, Canada
Date de décès : 2 décembre 2010
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved father, Everett Allen. Dad passed away peacefully, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010, at the Glace Bay Hospital.
Although born in Truro, N.S., to Lavinia (Allen) Butts, he was raised by his beloved grandparents, Julia and Bob Allen on Bell Island, N.L.
As a young man, Dad proudly served in the British Royal Navy and often spoke of his naval service that included actions in both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Dad worked most of his life as a car inspector beginning on the S&L Railroad (later Devco). In later years he was an active member of the John Bernard Croak Branch 3, Royal Canadian Legion. He was a proud member of the Loyal Orange Lodge and Royal Black Institution having attained all but the last half degree of that order, which could only be presented in Northern Ireland.
Dad was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and for many years enjoyed the relaxation of his 'cabin' and playing horseshoes at Sangaree. He loved to sing and entertain and often would make us all laugh, donning some pretty unusual 'hats.' A humble and gentle man, he had an easygoing manner and a love of life that made him the beautiful father and husband that we knew.
Everett is survived by two daughters, Evelyn MacGillivary (Joe), Jean (Mel) Smith; one son, Herbert (Arlene) Allen; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean 'Smitty,' cherished great-grandchild, Eric Evan Jobe and wonderful son-in-law, Gerard MacGillivary.
Visitation for Everett Allen will take place Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Patten Funeral Home, 71 Union St., Glace Bay. Funeral service will be Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in Patten Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Lawther officiating. Interment to follow at Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Grand Lake Road, Sydney.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.pattenfuneral.com.
