Mr. Matthew Daniel "Rene" Allard

With our deepest sorrow, we announce that Matthew Daniel Allard (born on April 15th, 1982) of the greater Toronto area, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Decembver 28th, 2018, in Vancouver, British Columbia; oldest son to Lorie McManus-Allard and the late Daniel Allard. Survived by his loving mother, Lorie, Matt was also the cherished older brother to younger sister Mackenzie whom I still have a box of photos of her growing up that I have kept safe for him. He loved his mom and loved his sister so entirely. He tried to speak with his mother on a daily basis. Mackenzie was always in his thoughts and he spoke proudly of being uncle to 15 month old Adaline (Addie).
Matthew (Mallard) was the Father of a smart and beautiful daughter, Patience Magee-Allard and is also survived by his daughter's mother, Samantha Magee. Patience is his spitting image and her laughter is an exact match when they are up to some mischief. She also takes after his love of music, plays guitar and sings just as well as Matthew. His passing has left a devastating void and his life had great impact on many.
Matthew was smart, funny, quick to laugh and very articulate when warranted; he attended college to study social work. His passion was playing guitar and singing, of which he was very talented. Matthew worked very hard at work, at the gym, and at life. He loved his grandma,Lillian McManus. We would often spend Sunday afternoons with her; He was preceded in death by his father, whom he adored, grandmother, cousin Nicole who tragically passed away at a very young age, and I am certain he would want me to mention his love for our late dog: Vega Josephine "Chanel" Magee, and cat, Mister. Matthew was also loved and will be missed by many friends. Most notably Skelli, Derek, Jay, Charlie, Mark and Sara and many more who helped him through good and bad times, never judged him and he was truly blessed to have: Many friends and family played a profound role in his day to day life and of whom he spoke to me about often and of how much he was missing them while living in Vancouver.
He leaves behind a plethora of cousins he remained close with (most notably Donnie, Jason Willett and Phillip Noseworthy whom were more his brothers than cousins), and many aunt's and uncles; In lieu of flowers we believe Matt would have wanted donations made in his father Daniel's name to the cancer society and in Matt's name to street outreach -ARISE Ministry 101 Wilson Ave, Toronto, Breakaway Addiction Services - Harm Reduction Outreach Treatment ... .
Mallard, you were loved so deeply and truly by your mom, sister, family, and friend's. Forgive me for not sticking by your side to track you down and drag you home, to keep you safe. The world is full of ghosts and feels empty without you in it.
M'fhíorghrá, Mo thaisce. - Always, Sam

An Irish Funeral Prayer

May the bridges we've burned light the path ahead
When the road you walk is dark.
May you always hear, Even in your hour of sorrow,
The gentle singing of the lark.
When times are hard may hardness Never turn your heart to stone,
May you always remember
when the shadows fall You do not walk alone.

Death is nothing at all. It does not count.
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains as it was.
The old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Call me by the old familiar name.
Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.
Put no sorrow in your tone.
I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting, when we meet again.