Joseph Allan

Joseph (Joe) Allan

Suddenly, but peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2007, Mr. Joe Allan of Rathwell, MB, passed away at the age of 80 years.

Joe was born on the family farm in Rathwell on June 3, 1927 and spent his life on the farm except for the five years he spent in BC working for the CPR. During this time he met and married mom, returning to Rathwell in 1957.

Dad had three loves of his life, his family, farming, and his cows and these remained strong until his passing. He was proud, quiet and a man of few words, but those that he shared with us were filled with wisdom and thought.

Joe leaves to mourn his passing: his wife Roberta (nee Moore) of 51 years, his two children: Melanie (Norman Pritchard) and Ronald (Shirley, nee Lesage) Allan, his grandchildren: Stacy, Joanne, and Bradley.  His three sisters: Barbara (Jack Lamb), Margaret (Hartley Woodward), Janice (Glenn Smith) and one brother: Harvey (Rita) Allan.  Also left to mourn are his sisters-in-law: Cathy Allan, Mabel Spender, Paula (Pierre Comeau), Gloria (George Hostland) and Linda (Felix Comeau) along with many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Harry and Margaret (Maggie), brothers Jack, Walter and Jim, along with sister-in-law Peggy.

Viewing will be held at Adam’s Funeral Home on Friday, December 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m with cremation to follow.  Funeral Service will be held in the Rathwell Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 2 p.m. with Reverend Jim Haupt officiating.  Interment to follow in the family plot at the Woodlands Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Calvin United Church, Canadian Diabetes Association or Rathwell Skating Rink.

Adam’s Funeral Home of Notre Dame, MB in care of arrangements.  Phone 248-2201 or 1-888-400-2326.  www.afh.ca

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