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Harry Allen passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024 at the age of 93. He was the son of the late Reginald Allen and the late Helena Allen. He was husband to the late Marjorie Allen and leaves in sorrow his loving children: Reg (Debbie), Ken (Pauline), Una (Bruce), Daniel (Anna Karin) and Ruth (Steven). Cherished grandfather of Serafina (Lake), Harry, Melissa, Henrik, Nicholas, Mattias, Serena, Amelia and Isak and great grandfather of Axel and Everett. He leaves his sister, Evelyn, and is predeceased by two siblings, Frances and Jim. The family would like to thank Dr. Billie and the staff at the Courtyards on Eagleson for their kindness and care over the last few years.
Harry grew up in Tempo, Northern Ireland during the Great Depression and emigrated to Winnipeg, Canada at the age of 23 years old. In 1956, he married his Irish girlfriend and love of his life, Marjorie, in Cleveland, Ohio and they started their family together in Winnipeg. Much of his financial experience was as Controller for Winnipeg Supply and Fuel and General Manager Finance for Atomic Energy Research Company. They lived in Winnipeg for many years and made their way to Ottawa in the late 60s and with 5 children in the household, there was never a dull moment!
From the beginning, he was actively involved with his neighbourhood community. He started with helping to shovel and flood outdoor rinks and became involved in community and township recreation committees that helped build the Earl Armstrong Arena and the Sawmill Creek Pool in Blossom Park. He was the President for the Beacon Hill North Community Association for many years and a founding Director on the Pineview Municipal Golf Course.
Harry was the Mayor of Gloucester from 1985 to 1991 and was well known for his stand on fiscal responsibility. As a Chartered Professional Accountant with broad experience in Financial Management, he was an advocate of prudent fiscal management. He felt very proud of the fact that during his term in office, Gloucester’s prime commercial developments grew, higher paying local jobs were added, community services and transportation was improved, and not only did such progress occur without incurring debt but enough funds were in place to eliminate existing debt during a time of high interest rates. He left the City of Gloucester in a strong financial position. In 1991, he was honoured by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario by being named a Fellow of the Institute in recognition of distinguished service to his community and profession, as well as leadership in fiscal responsibility while in elected office. In 1992, he was awarded the Canada Confederation Medal of Distinction for his leadership and service to the City of Gloucester and the Region of Ottawa-Carleton.
Under his direction, the council adopted a strategic plan for the development of Gloucester. He was successful in land exchange negotiations with the National Capital Commission that resulted in the completion of the Eastern Parkway, the Blackburn Hamlet By-Pass and the direct road into the Ottawa Airport. In 2012, the bridge over Green’s Creek on St. Joseph Boulevard was named in his honour in recognition of his many contributions to the community.
Harry served on the City of Gloucester Council for a total of 13 years, as well as many years on the Gloucester Police Board. He also served on the Regional Municipal Council for 10 years, during which time he served as Chairman on the Planning Committee and was on the Executive Committee for 7 years.
He was known for having a deep love for music and sang in a number of choirs. He had fond memories of playing the euphonium in Ireland and with the HMCS Chippawa Naval Reserve Band in Winnipeg.
He was very interested in supporting the youth in his community. He was the founder and director of the Rothwell Youth Band (Brass and Reed). He urged his council members to provide some financial support for Elizabeth Manley in her formative years in world competition. He provided active support for the young people in soccer, ringette, hockey and baseball.
Harry had a strong work ethic and a genuine dedication to his community. He was a loving husband and father. His passing is a profound and immense loss for the family.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 1H3, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at 2 pm.
In memory of Harry, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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May 14 2024
Décès pour la Ville:Ottawa, Province: Ontario
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