George Murray ALLEN

ALLEN, George Murray Suddenly on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the age of 71 years. Much loved husband of Maisie (nee Pafford). Father of Dr. Murray Allen (Dr. Anne Hamilton) Ottawa, Robert Allen (Sudhatri Murthy) Toronto, and the late Patricia Allen. Dear grandfather of Patrick, Timothy, Kathleen, Meridith, Vivien, Sharmila, David and Matthew. Brother of Arthur (Shirley) Kingston; Doris Sharp, Halifax; Frank, Kentville, N.S.; Phyllis Trefry (Ross), Marion King (Albert), Ruth Swim, all of Yarmouth, N.S. and predeceased by Henry Allen and Beatrice Crosby. George retired from the RCMP as Assistant Commissioner after 35 years of service and then worked as Commissioner of Elections Canada. He was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend who enjoyed wood carving, tree planting, home renovating, watching his grandkids play soccer and spending time with his family. Friends may visit the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 1200 Ogilvie Road at Aviation Parkway, Ottawa on Wednesday, December 21st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 22nd, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. Reception to follow. Interment Pinecrest Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 12/20/2005 - 12/21/2005