Allen Arthur Simons

1934 - 2023

Allen Arthur SIMONS
May 2, 1934 - January 11, 2023

Allen's work on earth was done and he passed on, in peace and comfort, on January 11, 2023 surrounded by his immediate family.
He was warmly welcomed for his final nine days at Ian Anderson House Hospice in Oakville, Ontario, following nine months of collaborative family and community-based care. His family is eternally grateful to the many angelic caregivers they worked so closely with since April.
Allen leaves behind his "one and only" Beverly after more than 65 years together. He was a loving and protective father to Patricia (Mark), David (Connie), Wendy (John), and devoted grandfather to Samantha, Alexandra, Steven, Ashley and Kevin. Born and raised in Thetford Mines, Quebec, a loving son of Gordon and Margaret (nee McHarg), he was predeceased by his parents, sister Erma, brothers Merrill, Wayne and close in-laws Helen and Lloyd Beattie.
Allen was a natural athlete, an environmentalist, and a selfless friend to all who knew him. He shared his love of animals of all kinds, the outdoors and sports with his family and friends.
His strong work ethic fostered a successful career in sales and management, and he was rewarded with loyalty from clients, colleagues, employees and employers. He found great joy in being highly productive and the synergy of working well with others. He led quietly by example, and always with a kind heart. A generous, caring and devoted family man, he loved poetry, music, singing and public speaking. He taught his children to respect everyone equally, regardless of their status in life. Allen's ready smile, easy laugh and gentle, happy disposition will be greatly missed. He will remain forever in the hearts, memories and daily conversations of his family.
Always with us.
His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the lan Anderson House Hospice, in Allen's memory.
A summer "celebration of life" will be held for Allen in an Oakville park.