Obituary
Robert George "Bob" ALLEN
Robert George "Bob" Allen, Age 68, of Halifax, passed away September 27, 2021 in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. He will be dearly missed. Surviving are his sister, Evelyn Allen (Mike Moore); nieces, Hannah and Martha Baker (Nathaniel Archibald); as well as many cousins. He was predeceased by his parents, Burton and Charlotte (Wiles) Allen. Bob was a kind and gentle man who loved music, gardening, reading and poetry. He always helped those in need around him. He volunteered at Hope Cottage and Connections in Halifax. He was an avid bicyclist and swimmer in his younger years. He graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School, attended Acadia University, graduated from St. Mary’s University and later studied Theology, French and ancient Greek. He loved to travel and journeyed around North America and Europe. He was a member of Bayers Road United Baptist Church, Halifax. Bob worked at his father’s hardware store, Allen’s Hardware on Gottingen Street, for many years and recently was the superintendant of the apartment building he lived in for over 15 years. Over the years he also wrote articles for Frank magazine and had one of his poems published in a book. I would personally like to thank all of Bob’s many wonderful neighbours who looked out for him and were his friends. Special thanks to Donna Hunt who worked with Bob for years. Bob lost his life due to cancer and a huge thank you and mention goes to all the doctors and nurses from the Halifax Infirmary, The VG and Dickson Centre, QEII, for their care and support during these last few months. You are all angels. A funeral service will be held at a later date. A notice will be given when arranged. Donations may be made to ns.cmha.ca, Souls Harbour Rescue Mission, or any food bank on Bob’s behalf.