James ‘Jim’ Bernard Allen

My husband Bill was a member of London North Lions Club and that’s where we first met. When I moved to Masonville Manor Jim asked me if I was Bills wife We had lots of fun remembering the years in Lions We ended up as neighbours Jim will be missed RIP Jim my sympathy goes out to the Allen family. Agnes

Dear JoAnne, family and friends, We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jim, and we offer our most heartfelt condolences. We hope that the love and care of all your closest family and friends can help to comfort you during this hard time. With sympathy, Jennifer, Jim, Mike, Lindsay, Juliana & Brianna

Dear Jo, sorry to hear about your dad‘s passing. I really hope all your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. I have very fond memories of many summers, spent in your beautiful back garden and swimming in the pool, your dad always making us laugh and your mom cooking the best meals. What amazing parents. Sending big hugs and lots of love. Looking forward to seeing you next year if not before. Di and family xxx

Sending all my love to Joanne and Kayla and family. Your memories will last forever. Our thoughts are with you. My mum sends her love too Xxx

Jo: I will always remember Jim and Bonnie for their kindness to my entire family. When we emigrated to Canada in 1977 they picked us up in their boat of a Ford Torino at Toronto airport in the middle of the night, we stayed in their basement during the humid heat of a late Ontario summer and they took us to the beach when we weren’t cooling off in the back yard pool. Jimmy introduced us to the TV show Grizzly Adams (!) when he wandered down to the cool basement; corny as hell , but he loved it! Both your parents had a great sense of humor and their daughter inherited it. They will live on through you. RIP.

Dear Joanne, Your dad will always be living on in our minds .When we look around at the cottage and at the place in London,we remember all the fun times. All the laughs playing cards,exchanging silly Christmas gifts ,cruises to the Caribbean,celebrating life’s milestones,your parents were there. The stories that they would tell of the fun they had in their youth…dancing at the Stork Club, Grand Bend and the London Arena. Being camp counsellors at Kitchigami- they all complained about putting on wool swimsuits in the morning that were still wet from the day before. To photographing a whole wedding,as a wedding gift, then realizing there was no film in the camera. He was a good friend. Am positive he is having a boisterous time with those that have gone before him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time Jo.

Dear Joanne and family. So sorry about your Dad. We were neighbours on Mardell Street many years ago. Great memories from Mardell Street. I babysat you Joanne and your wonderful brother Jeffy. He was precious. I have known your Dad for many years and always had lovely visits with your Dad and Mom. He was my brother's scout master. Anytime l had a visit with your Dad it was Mardell St. He will your Dad be missed. Hugs

JoAnne and family - I read with sadness that Your Dad Jim has passed. Please accept my sincere condolences. I have very fond memories of Living with both Bonnie and Jim and hope you find some comfort in knowing they are together again. Big hugs to you.

He was the best of neighbours and a true gentleman to us all at Oriole Park. I will miss his sense of humour and our weekly card games during Covid.