William "Bill" Hollis Allen

Peacefully at his residence on February 3, 2017, William "Bill" Hollis Allen, husband of Barbara E. (Cooke) Allen of Utopia NB. Born in Blacks Harbour NB on April 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Anderson and Esther (Wilcox) Allen. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, in addition to his wife, Barbara, he is survived by two daughters: Pamela (Jonathan) Mursic of Bowmanville ON and Penny (Brian) Ford of Battle Ground WA; six grandchildren: Zachary, Joshua, Jacob, Mackenzie, Carly and Lauren; one great-granddaughter: Audrey; two sisters: Jane Allen of Blacks Harbour NB and Nellie Allen of Halifax NS; mother-in-law: Gladys Cooke of St. Stephen NB; his faithful canine companion: Brandi; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Besides his parents, Bill was predeceased by his father-in-law: Chester Cooke.

Working as a self employed fisherman for most of his career, Bill loved being on the water. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and truly enjoyed just being out in nature. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends.

Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George NB. Resting at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. The service will take place on Monday at 2:00 pm from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, St. George NB with Pastor Victor Chant officiating. The interment will be held at the St. George Rural Cemetery in the Spring. In Bill's memory, donations to the Charlotte County SPCA would be greatly appreciated by the family.