In Memory of

Edwin

Charles

Allen

Obituary for Edwin Charles Allen

Edwin Charles Allen, of Watrous, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Central Parkland Lodge, Lanigan, at the age of 91 years. Edwin was born May 30,1926 at Simpson (SW 5 –29 –25 W2nd), the youngest child of Charles and Vera Allen. He married the love of his life Leavon Gibbs on February 24, 1949. Edwin was a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved having his family together. Edwin and Leavon enjoyed almost 52 years of marriage and are thankful for a healthy and happy family. Edwin loved music and dancing. Time spent camping with family and travelling were important and trips to Maui were treasured and also farming and woodworking. Predeceased by his wife, Leavon, son, Beverly Edwin Allen, great-grandson Kelan Roy Allen; parents Charles and Vera Allen; sisters Elsie (Albert) Pieper and Beatrice (Court) Crew. Edwin is survived by his daughters Yvette (George) Freeman, Brenda (Merle) Morelli and Drena (Terry) Currie and daughter-in-law Pat Allen. His 15 grandchildren Randy (Sara-Zak and Kira) Freeman, Denny (Joslin-Kayden, Rylan and Kylee) Freeman, Kelly (Jen-Kohen and Brady Freeman, Tyler Freeman and Kerry Freeman, Brad (Megan-Reed and Kayla) Morelli, Carman Morelli, Kohl (Karmen-Owen and Addison) Currie, Krysta Currie (Courtland White), Jarrett Currie and Jaise Currie, Jodi Allen (Chris Corbett-Bree Chamakese, Jen (James- Jaedyn, Jenna and Michaela) Haywood, Chuck Allen (Jen Beck), John (Meghan- Avery and Lochlan) Allen. A Memorial Service will be held at the Simpson Community Centre on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. Marie-Louise Ternier. Interment will take place at a later date. For online condolences, tributes or to make a donation “”In Memory of Edwin Allen” to the Watrous Rotary Club please visit fotheringham-mcdougall.com