Obituary for
Laurence « Laurie » Allen
December 10, 1925 – October 9, 2022
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Laurie Allen on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at the age of 96 years.
Laurie is greatly missed by his wife, Marian; daughter, Beth (Steph); stepsons, Paul (Nicole), Mark (Jackie) and Peter; our dear friend, Stu; grandchildren, Izabela, Asa, Oscar, Elijah, and Corbin; niece, Diana and nephew, David (Anne).
Laurie was born in England and immigrated to the United States before settling in Canada in the late 1960s. He taught English literature and composition at UBC, McGill, Grant MacEwan University and Athabasca University. He especially enjoyed his Writing for Pleasure group of senior citizens. Laurie’s students loved his energy, creativity, and sensitivity to what they read and wrote.
Laurie loved travelling, theatre, movies, and reading. He was a skilled and enthusiastic squash and tennis player; he took up cross-country skiing when he was 65 and enjoyed that sport and the pleasures of walking in the River Valley well into his 80’s.
Laurie enjoyed his life right to the end and was a force of good in the lives of his family and friends.
Funeral Service Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 10037 – 84 Avenue, Edmonton.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Laurence Laurie
Allen 2022..
Décès pour la Ville: Edmonton, Province: Alberta