BORN

1916

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Walter D. Kelly Life Celebration Centre

1969 Wyandotte Street East

Windsor, Ontario

Evelyn Allan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2011.

On a beautiful fall afternoon our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Born September 8th, 1916 in Dauphin, Alberta she was the daughter of Thomas and Janet Dixon. Predeceased by husband Leslie Allan (1978). She was the last surviving Dixon sibling having been predeceased by Erma, Bernice, Vernon, Mary, John (Dick), Margaret, George and Grace. Beloved mother of Lorraine Bateman and cherished grandmother of Janet Clayton, Tom Bateman and Carolyn Kidd. Great grandmother of Bryan, Paige, Michael, Stephanie, Robert, Thomas and Madelon. Stepmother of Arlene Allan. She was a beautiful and gracious woman who always put her family first. A Memorial Service to celebrate Evelyn's life will be held on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Banwell Community Church, 2400 Banwell Road, Tecumseh ON. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home.

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October 19, 2011

Dear Lori and Family
My deepest sympathy. Take comfort that others are thinking of you. Aunt Evelyn was such a lovely lady. xxoo Janine Niven

October 19, 2011

Dear Dixon/ Allan Family,
We are the family of Jack Dixon, brother of Evelyn's father, Tom. Our thoughts are with you in the loss of your family matriarch.
Sincerely,
Cousin Marion and family.
Windsor

October 17, 2011

Bob and Ione Dixon

Dear Lorrie and famly, our symapthies and condolences are wuth you at this time. Evelyn was a beautiful Lady in every sense of the word. She was an icon in the family and will be greatly
missed.
Love, Bob and Ione Dixon

October 16, 2011

Dear Lorrie, Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren,

I am so sorry for the loss of such a dear sweet lady. I and my family have many wonderful memories of our Aunt Evelyn. We know that each of you will be comforted by your own loving memories and that will help you all through your sorrow.

She lived a long and full life and we celebrate that we were fortunate to have known and loved her.

Love, Violet and Family

October 15, 2011

Dear Lorraine, Janet, Tom and Carolyn - Jim and I, and our entire Chantler family extend our sympathy on the death of your dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Aunt Evelyn was our dear aunt. We were all privileged to know her. Love Norma and Jim and family

October 15, 2011

Dear Lorrie and Family--I am so sorry for your loss--Marylou and Al have kept me posted --Thinking of you---Your friend Dorothy Smith[Glenn]

October 15, 2011

Katie Niven

My prayers and thoughts are with your family.

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