Reagh L. Allen, 76, of Parrsboro, Cumberland Co. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2009 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan surrounded by his family. Born in Port Greville, he was a son of the late Ervin and Eva (Bowden) Allen. Known to his co-workers as ‘Thunder’, he worked with Robb Engineering in Amherst for 32 years. He was a hard worker, a devoted husband for 49 years and was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed working around the house and his drives ‘down-shore’ but most of all, enjoyed spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife, the former Jean Trask; a daughter, Lorie (David), Parrsboro; sons, Mitchell (Karen), Maccan; Thearon (Nancy), Oxford; Gordie (Shauna), Truro; sisters, Christena Gould, Amherst; Kathleen Lowther, Barrie, Ont.; 12 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; special nephew, Gordon Coates, Barrie, Ont. He was predeceased by a sister, Ola Rockwell; brother, Leon; a grandson, Tyler; a niece, Donna O’Blenis. At Reagh’s request, his remains have been donated to the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday [April 2, 2009] at Smith’s Funeral Home, Parrsboro, Rev. Greg Doyle officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tyler Allen Memorial Fund. Online condolences at www.smithsfuneralhome.com