LeRoy Harris "Lee" Allen, RCAF, CAF
(Retired) – 85, Truro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
April 11, 2018, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in
Halifax, he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary (Harvey)
Allen.
He leaves behind his wife, Shirley (Doyle); daughters,
Suzanne (Doug Bastow), Tatamagouche; Catherine (Kevin Atkinson), Bible
Hill; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister, Jennifer
Allen, Windsor. Along with his birth parents, Lee was predeceased by
his step-mother, Harriet (McCann) Allen; sister, Pamela
Heindel.
Lee enlisted in the RCAF in 1951 and spent 26 years in
service at numerous stations in Canada and overseas. After retirement
Lee commenced a second career in sales with Mic Mac Fire and Safety in
Halifax. After retiring from the workforce, he joined the Army Cadets
in Truro as an Instructor, rising to the rank of Captain and becoming
Commanding Officer. These years of volunteer service to the cadet
movement were most enjoyable for Lee and earned him the Queen
Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
An active Mason for many years, he was Past Master of Masonic
Lodge #43 Truro. Lee was also a member of St. John’s
Anglican Church, Truro, and a past member of Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 26, Truro, and RCAF Association. The family would like to thank
the medical professionals in Intensive Care Unit at Colchester East
Hants Health Centre for their compassion and care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the Masonic Lodge
will conduct a tribute service at 5:30 p.m., Friday, April 13, 2018,
followed by visitation from 6-8 p.m., all at the funeral home. Funeral
service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018, at St.
John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church Street, Truro, The
Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow in Kaulback
Hall. Spring interment in Terrace Hill Cemetery. Family flowers only.
If so desired, donations in Lee’s memory to a charity of
choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the
family by viewing Lee’s obituary on-line and selecting
"Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com