Other Events:

• Occupation: truck driver, owner of a chimney sweeping company
• Residence: Jun 1999, Amherst, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Obituary:

Obituary

ALLEN, Eric Matthew - 55, of Amherst passed away at the QE II in Halifax June 18, 1999. He was born in Port Elgin N.B., the son of David and Rhona (nee Scotney) Allen. Eric was a truck driver for34 years. He ran a chimney sweeping company on weekends for 15 years. Tim Horton's for morning meetings with friends was a regular occurrence. Eric was a member and former board member of Crossroads Gospel Temple. He is survived by his wife Linda, (nee Anderson); daughter, Diane, husband Greg McMasters, of Amherst; son, Derrick (Bubbles), of Amherst; brothers, David, wife Anne, of Amherst; Andrew, wife Florence, of Antigonish; Kenneth, wife Mary of Penfield, N.B; sisters, Roberta, of Port Elgin; Naureen (Don) MacDonald, of Amherst; Elizabeth (Jim) Rogers, of Moncton; Mary (Yochem) VanSchuppen, Jolicure N.B.; Eileen (George) Millard, Truro; grandchildren, Matthew, Vanessa, Nicholas McMasters; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by an infant son, Darryl Eric. Arrangements entrusted to Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst. Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service on Tuesday, 2 p.m. at Crossroads Gospel Temple, P.A.O.C., 155 Church St., Amherst with Rev. Ivan Blakney officiating. Interment in the Amherst Cemetery. Reception will beheld in the church hall. Donations in memory of Eric may be made to the Crossroads Gospel Temple Pulpit Fund, QE II Cardio-Vascular Unit or to charity of choice.
[posted to NSCumber mailing list 2 Dec 2000 by Eric Keys]

Eric — Linda Anderson. [Group Sheet]

1. Diane Allen
2. Derrick Allen
3. Darryl Eric Allen

Other Events:

• Misc: 36 grandchildren and spouses and 30 great grandchildren
• Occupation: a farmer and carpenter
• Residence: Bayside, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Residence: Jan 2009, Upper Cape, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Obituary: 23 Jan 2009, Moncton, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; The Times & Transcript

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David Charles Allen While surrounded by his family, David Charles Allen, age 94, of the Upper Cape Road, NB, went to his home in Glory on Jan. 22, 2009. Born at home on the Upper Cape Road on November 19, 1914, he was a son of the late Coleman and Minnie (Black) Allen. David is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Rhona (Scotney) Allen. Cherished father of Roberta Allen, Upper Cape Road, Naureen MacDonald, Amherst, David (Anne), Amherst, Elizabeth Rogers (Jim), Berry Mills, Mary Van Schuppen (Yachem), Sackville, Andrew (Florence), Antigonish, Eileen Millard (George), Debert, Kenneth (Mary), Pennfield; daughter-in-law, Linda Allen, Amherst. Beloved by his 36 grandchildren and spouses and 30 great grandchildren. David is predeceased by his daughter in infancy, Darlene, son, Eric, sons-in-law Lloyd Allen and Donald MacDonald, three grandchildren, grandson-in-law, Chad Penny, brothers, Lester, Bliss, Kenneth; sisters, Della Robinson, Margaret Anderson, Bessie Fillmore and Clara Stainthorpe. A lifelong farmer, at age 92, he was "Farmer Of The Year". Throughout his life, he was well known as a carpenter, having been involved in the construction of the Port Elgin Elementary School, Crossroads Gospel Temple and other construction projects in the Maritimes. A founding father of Timber River Pentecostal Church, he was largely responsible for its success in the community and a major contributor to the construction of the facility. A great mentor, church and family man, he will be sadly missed by all. David's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin (506-538-2241) from where visitation will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Funeral service will be held at the Jones Funeral Home, Port Elgin on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 2 pm. Burial in the Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin in the spring. Family flowers only. Donations to the Timber River Pentecostal Church Building Fund, or charity of the donor's choice greatly appreciated. www.jonesfuneralhome.ca

David married Rhona Scotney [Group Sheet]

Francis married Minnie Amelia Black 15 Jun 1892, , Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada. Minnie was born 26 Jun 1875, Lorneville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Fernwood Cemetery, Port Elgin, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Matthew married Margaret Rebecka Allen 7 Mar 1865, , Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Martin Allen and Christianna Rebecca Oulton) was born 29 May 1846, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AltBirth: 29 Apr 1846, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Baptised: 28 Feb 1847
• Census: 1851, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: 1861, Botsford Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

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Birth:
4 in 1851 census

Census:
15 in 1861 census