Allen Edward Porter August 25, 1932 – October 7, 2022.
Allen Edward Porter, 90 years of age, from Collingwood, died peacefully at Campbell House Hospice on October 7, 2022, surrounded by family.
Allen grew up in Toronto, Ontario, predeceased by younger brother, Bruce Porter and son of late Gladys and George Porter. Allen went on to work for Avro Canada in the CF-105 Arrow Design Office, later moved to Detroit General Motors Design Office, following this attended Teachers College to become a Highschool teacher in Oshawa and Whitby Ontario. Allen was an incredible athlete in all sports, on teams from basketball, rowing, skiing and hockey.
Allen was married to Margaret Rose (nee Armstrong) in 1963 who he met at Dunn’s Pavilion in Bala, Ontario and later had three children, Michael Porter, Lorraine (Robert) Crossan, David (Alison) Porter, and seven grandchildren, Angus, Liam, Hillary, Arden, Rowan, Hanah and Janelle.
Allen had a passion for downhill skiing and hockey. Allen was arguably one of the Toronto Maple Leafs biggest fans. Allen and his buddies would board the Ski Train from the young age of 11 and from Toronto to the Craigleith Depot and head up to Blue Mountain back in 1943 and years to follow.
Allen and Margaret settled and raised their family in Oshawa and would spend weekends and summers in Craigleith at the ski chalet Allen designed and built on Sleepy Hollow Road in 1974. Friends, neighbours and family enjoyed gathering there for 30 years until 2004. Over the years Allen became very close with Margarets six siblings, Lois, David, Kathy, John, Christine, and Fred. More recently they moved to their beautiful home at Sunset Point and enjoyed retirement there. Son, David and family built on the lot next door and the grandchildren were able to run back and forth. Allen loved his wife Margaret, life and family.
We would like to thank all the countless medical staff in and around Simcoe County, and the wonderful staff at Hospice Campbell House. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House.
Friends, family and neighbours are invited to a celebration of life for Allen Edward Porter at Fawcett Funeral Home in Collingwood, Ontario on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2:00 pm.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Allen Porter Friday October 7th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Collingwood, Province: Ontario