Shirley
Allen – 87, Truro,
passed away with her family at her side at Lillian Fraser Memorial
Hospital, Tatamagouche, on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Born in
Salford, England, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Kathleen
Doyle, and emigrated to Montreal, Quebec in 1950.
In 1952 she joined the RCAF as an airwoman where she met, and
later married, LeRoy Allen of Yarmouth. She was a dedicated homemaker,
wife and mother.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Bastow
(Douglas), Tatamagouche; Catherine Atkinson (Kevin), Valley;
grandchildren, Amy Bastow (Dr. John), San Francisco, California;
Andrew Bastow (Amanda), Barrie, Ontario; Christopher Atkinson (Lynn),
Bedford; Mary Atkinson (Derek), Stewiacke; great grandchildren, River,
Toronto; Nora, Stewiacke. Along with her parents, she was predeceased
by her husband, Lee, in 2018.
Special thanks are extended to the staff of Fergus Hall at
Parkland Truro and the doctors and staff at Lillian Fraser Memorial
Hospital, Tatamagouche, for their care.
Private family service and interment will be held. If so
desired, donations in Shirley’s memory to Lillian Fraser
Memorial Hospital Auxiliary or Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia are
welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Shirley’s
obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley Allen 1934 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia