FORD – Allen J., 70, of Maitland Bridge, Annapolis County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in QE II Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS.
Born in Caledonia, Allen was a son of the late Oscar and Gertrude (Winters) Ford.
Allen worked for Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited as a heavy equipment operator as well as at the Oakhill Sawmill. He was a member of the North Queens Fire Department. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved the outdoors; being in the woods. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Allen is survived by his wife Sandra (Robar), his sons Adam and Andrew and his grandchildren Braiden and Brooklyn. His sisters Doreen Gordon (David Cummings) and Pansy Ford, both of Alviston, ON and Elizabeth (John) McMurray of Maitland Bridge. His brothers Roderick and Glenwood (Diane), both of Maitland Bridge.
Besides his parents, Allen was predeceased by his sister Madeline Ellison and his brothers Robert and Roger.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A gathering to celebrate Allen’s life will be held in the Maitland Bridge Community Hall at a later date. No flowers. Donations may be made to the North Queens Fire Department. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com.
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Paul and Gloria Whynot
Rod,
Our condolences to you and your family members on the passing of your brother.
Paul and Gloria
Bernard Winters
To Allen`s family, So sorry for your great loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. GOD BLESS. May Allen rest in peace.
Paul and Gail Fancy
Sandy and family
I was so shocked to hear of Allen’s pasing. I am so happy I got to see and have a good talk with a few weeks ago. He was such a friendly person. Please accept my deepest condolences and may God bless you at this sad time .
Coleen Rowter
Sandie, Adam, Andrew and Allen’s family; our deepest sympathy is being sent to you on this very sad occasion. Allen was a great friend of Jim’s from the time they started school, and played with all the other boys in the community. That deep friendship continued, and never wavered. Allen’s passing has affected Jim deeply. Many people will miss him. None more than you, his family. Please know that we grieve for you, and we grieve with you.
Coleen and Jim (James)
Donald and Inez Shupe
Sandie and family, so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. many good memories of growing up in Maitland Bridge together,
May he rest in peace.
Donnie
Tristan and Sarah
So sorry for your loss. Allen was a great guy who would do anything for anybody. He will be missed!
Corry
My sincere condolences and deep love for all who knew this wonderful man! May you rest in peace Uncle Allen you were truly a wonderful sweet person! All my love and hugs to all the family and friends! You will never be forgotten ❤️❤️❤️
Kimberly Mailman
sorry for your loss he will be sadly missed until me meet again.
love Kim and Derald
J.P. Chiasson
To Sandy, Adam, Rod and the rest of the family…
I was saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. I’m grateful to have gotten to know him and the family over the years at the garage and always enjoyed having a chat, either at the garage, meeting at stores, or stopping by the yard sale…I’ll certainly miss that. Please know that we’re thinking of you all. May the love and kindness of family and friends support you through this time. Our sincere condolences to you all.
Terry &Sheila DeLong
Was shocked to read of Allen’s passing. Our condolences in the loss of a loved one. He’s been a part of our community forever. He’ll be missed.
Christine
Dear Sandy and family, we were so sorry and shocked to hear Allen’s passing. He will be remembered as being very kind, it was always nice to see you all at camp. Sending you much love, we are keeping you close to our hearts, love from your Harlow family.
Linda DeLong
Bruce and I were so sorry to hear of Allen’s sudden passing. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Sandie and family. hold on to your good memories.
Frank Rowter
Sending my condolences on the passing of Allen. So very sorry to hear this devastating news. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
Frank Rowter
Bill and Judi Wamboldt
Sandy and family, we are so shocked and sad to hear of Allan’s passing. He was such a great guy and we shared many laughs when we were together only a few short weeks ago. He has left us way too soon and will be missed for his gentle and kind ways. Sincere condolences.
Brenda Whynot
Sending all my love to you Sandy. I am so happy I got to see you guys. He will always be with you through the memories that were made.
Kenny Coldwell.
Condolences to the Ford family.
Tony and Valerie Mailman
Our sincere condolences to the family of Allen. He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone.
Suzanne (Carver) Frail
So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and condolences to all. xx
Ronnie and Sandra Ellis
To all of Allen’s family. We are so sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all. He will certainly be missed.
Brian Purdy
So sorry to hear of Allen’s passing. Allen had a strong work ethic like so many others from North Queens, He gave a day’s work for a day’s pay, which is a rare trait in today’s world.
My deepest condolences to all of Allen’s family.
Brian Purdy
Cathy and Leigh Merry
Sandy Adam and Andrew sad to hear of Allens passing. Such a good man and a good friend and many good memories of him always the same .May you Rest In Peace Allen .Hugs to all and our condolences to the family.
Wilma and Tom Shupe
Sandie and family
We were surprised and saddened to hear of Allen’s passing.He will be missed by all who knew him.Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Elaine Kempton
Sandy,Adam,Andrew& all of Allen’s family
Shocked&saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. He was a nice friendly man & will be missed.Cherish your memories. RIP Allen.
Glen DeMond
To the Ford families
My sincerest condolence to all in Allan,s passing.
Glenn DeMond
Tina Mansfield
So sorry for your family’s loss. My condolences
Ronnie & Debbie Uhlman
Sandy and family, sincere condolences. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Judy Flemming and Peter Robers
Sandy and family,So sorry to hear this about Allen.Our deepest sympathy to you ,the boys,grandchildren and rest of the family.Gone way too soon❤️
Rod K
Many good memories of time spent playing ball with Allen as a team member of the NQ FIRE DEPARTMENT.
We were the “boys of summer”.
Warmest wishes to Sandy and the boys.
Rod K
Scott Wamboldt
Sorry to hear about Allen ,he was a friend and colleaque during our working years.
Peggy and Steve Hopper
Sandy, we are saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. We hope that you and your family can find comfort in your shared memories.
Annie (Fader ) McGee
So sorry to hear of Allen’s passing.
My condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Doreen and Brian Baxter
Condolences to all of the family…..Sandy, Adam, Andrew and all of the sisters and brothers. So sorry to hear this sad news
Dwight and Louise Fancy
Condolences to Sandy,Adam ,Andrew, grandchildren and all of Allan’s family.Dwight and I enjoyed all our time with Allan when playing ball for Fire Dept.We we’re all such a close knit family for so many years.So sorry to hear the news of Allan’s passing.We we’re totally shocked.Allan always seemed the same quiet guy.Many people will miss him.Hugs to the family near and far.
Myrna and Steve Logan
Sandy, Adam, Andrew, Braiden, Brooklyn, And Allen’s Family. We are so very saddened to hear of Allen’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you and your families.
He was such an amazing soul who will be greatly missed.
We pray that you find comfort in the wonderful memories you shared .
Sending you all lots of love,hugs,and prayers.
Dennis & Sharon Wills
We were so shocked to hear of Allan’s passing. Our condolences to all the family. He was a kind person and a friend to all. Heaven has just gained another angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Carl Demmons
To all of Allen’s family,
Having grown up together, next door neighbors all that time, played sports together, shared many good times around “the river”, Allen and I were long time friends. And he was a great friend, always shared a laugh!
Thanks Allen for all those days, and memories!
Carl