Obituary of Havelock Allen

Allen, Havelock Burton, 88, Mt. Thom, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2009 at his apartment in Westville. Born in Port Greville, he was a son of the late Earl and Maude (Parker) Allen. He was a veteran of WWII, was well known in Pictou Co. for his carpentry services, and worked at the Pictou Shipyards for over 40 years. He enjoyed baking, old time dances and wood working as a past time. He is survived by daughters, Sheila Lake (Tom Chappell), Amherst; Rosemary Sutherland (Greg), Manitoba; Tammy Villiacrusis (Victor), Calgary; sons, David (Nancy), Loch Broom; Gene (Arthene ), Hopewell; Curtis, Edmonton; Jeff (Nancy), Truro; grandson Jason (April), Mt. Thom; and 15 other grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth "Betty" MacDonald; son Larry, and seven brothers and seven sisters. Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. A public memorial service will be held 2 o’clock Wednesday at Eagles Funeral Chapel, Westville with Father Evo DiPierro officiating. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the N.S. Alzheimer’s Society. Family wish to extend a special thank you to all care staff and also to Catherine Kowalski, which took great care of Dad over the past couple of years. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca