George Glen Allan

September 19, 1925 - January 11, 2017

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, George received his medical degree from Glasgow University at age 21. After several years of general practice, he completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, receiving his FRCS(C) in 1965. He served in the medical branch of the Canadian Armed Forces in France and Germany, as well as Cold Lake, Alberta and Ottawa and Kingston, Ontario. After his retirement from the armed forces, he practiced obstetrics and gynaecology in Ottawa, associated with the Grace Hospital there. He thoroughly enjoyed practicing medicine. Over the years he helped hundreds of mums safely deliver healthy babies. He always felt it was a privilege to be present at the profoundly joyful moment of birth. He was loved by his patients and respected by his colleagues.

Following the death of his wife and soulmate, Sheila, George settled in Victoria, B.C. to be closer to his daughters and their families.

People live on in the memories of those who loved them. George will be lovingly remembered by his sister-in-law Nan Wedderspoon; his children Jillian (Doug McKnight), Douglas (Andrea Jellicoe) and Jennifer (Art Prowse); his grandchildren Stephanie McKnight and Shannon (Prowse) Keefe, Lindsay (Prowse) Martin and Jonathan Prowse; his great-grandchildren Benjamin and Spencer Cooper, Thomas and Annie Keefe, and Oliver and Kenley Martin; and numerous friends.

A private family memorial will be held.

Donations may be made in George's memory to the charity of your choice.

"If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this." Robert Burns