Robert Morley (Jr.) Allen

(Donated to L.H.S.F. - Cancer Centre)

i only knew rob through basketball, but learned much more about him from others. his joy of life was contageous, even in the past couple of years. the basketball community has one of it's big guys. may he rest in peace, and forever have inside position.

Dear Pat, Laura and Sandra; I was sad to hear about Robbie's passing. I have very fond memories of the Big Guy when we worked at Confed. He was always smiling and fun was always big on his to do list. He always made you feel welcome and was interested in what you were doing. May your many memories help you through this difficult time. Robbie will truly be missed and I will always remember him with a big smile on his face and his wonderful personality. Terry, Nancy and Family

Dear Allen Family. It is with deep regret that I was unable to attend Robbie's memorial. Rob was one of my dearest and closest friends. I know how much he suffered the last few years and how much you loved him. He will be terribly missed by all. Please accept our condolences from all the Halas family.

Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. I had not seen Rob in years and didn't know he was ill. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met. I can still hear his jokes and the laughter they would elicit, whether they were at someone else's expense or his own. His warm and out going personality will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to you and the rest of your family. Greta

To Pat and family.Our sincerest condolences from Paul and I. Robbie was larger than life with a big heart and a great sense of humour. Such great memories of Bishop's days..he was such a huge part of it. Our thoughts are with you.

Dear Allen Family It has been years, probably forty plus, since I last saw Robbie. I kept in touch with his goings-on through many of the close friends he had. I had the pleasure of being his friend when we were teenagers in the Town. Every one of my memories is a good one. He brought cheer wherever he was and I still remember holding my stomach because of how he made me laugh. My thoughts are with you all

Dear Pat and family, one of the most significant people in shaping the direction of my life. Would not have gone to BU without his encouragement, support and Mentorship. A great guy, a great Gaiter. I will always have fond memories of Rob. My sincerest condolences. Mike

Dear Allen family, like many others I too have very fond memories of Robbie as a teenager. He was a great guy, lots of laughter and very easy to Work with. He made coming to work on the TMR playgrounds FUN ! I missed an opportunity by a day to see him a few years back at a Bishops football game. I so regret it. My deepest sympathies to the whole family, such a great loss. Sincerely, Colleen Heffernan

(Donated to L.H.S.F. - Cancer Centre)

(Donated to L.H.S.F. - Cancer Centre)

(Donated to L.H.S.F. - Cancer Centre)

I am deeply saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family Pat.

To the entire Allen Family, please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of 'everyone's' great friend. The last time I saw Robbie was at the Bishop's 40th reunion. Although he was not well, it was never about him. He was more interested in knowing how everyone else was and sharing how happy he was to be with them with his trademark hug and ear to ear smile.We will all miss him but the fond memories we all have of our time with Robbie will surely sustain us.God Bless.

Robbie represented the Very Best in People, and the Human Spirit. To the entire Allen Family, I offer my Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy. I am SO Grateful for knowing Robbie and Tom at Bishop's... and this is a Very Sad Time for all Friends and Alumni who had the Honor and Joy of knowing and Loving Robbie. He was a Proud, Wonderful, and Generous Friend, and as TOUGH as they make them. I will Always remember you Most Fondly Rob. With Great Respect and Sympathy. Glen York

Pat, Laura, Sandra It is with a great sense of loss when we heard of Robbie's death. We wanted to let you know that you have our deepest sympathy and we are truly saddened. Robbie was a fun loving guy with a heart of gold and will be truly missed by all he touched. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. The Jones Bill (Tuna), Joan, Brendan and Kimberly

Pat, Laura, Sandra & Kyle and extended family - such a huge loss for you & all of us. Thank goodness for all the great memories and stories over the years . Rob would always end all of our conversations, emails and texts over the past 5 years with - I love you Parker, and I would always be a phrase behind with I love you too Robbie or Big Guy! Will definitely miss the hugs, the stories and the deep caring love he so openly shared with so many. A Legend, he truly was-

Dear Pat, Laurie and I are so sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. We have enough stories and memories to write a book, me maybe two books. He has been a part of my life almost from my first day at Bishop’s in 1971 and the great memories will continue to be with us. With all our love to you and your family, David & Laurie

We passed many fall afternoons with hotdogs and football games on tv.... Go Gaiters!

I am very sorry to hear of Rob's death. There are many memories to sort through from those years at Bishop's. He was a giant among men with a heart of gold, and the biggest smile...there are not many like him.

Dear Sandy and Kyle, we are deeply saddened to learn of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this sad time.

I would like to offer my sympathies to Robbie's family at this sad time.. I was very sorry to hear of his passing and have many happy memories of his laugh and humour from our teenage years in TMR . My condolences. I am sure he will be greatly missed by many.

Pat, Laura & Sandra: We were saddened to the soul to hear of Robbie's passing - he was larger than life and seemed invinsible to those who knew him. We will always remember Robbie as the true gentleman, the sincere, kind, caring, attentive and hilariously funny man he was - a gentle giant! We have many fond memories of the years spent together at Confed - the best time of our lives! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Bobby & Joanne Leyden xoxo

To all the Allen family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Even though our lives were separated by a great distance, Robbie has been a friend for 60 years. The Anton and Allen families go way back growing up together in TMR. Fortunately, I was able to visit with Robbie last September at Bishop's. It was great to see him and his family again. He will be truly and fondly missed by all the Antons.

Our deepest sympathies to Pat, Laura and Sandra and Rob's extended family. Rob was an outstanding individual who was so much fun to be around. He will be long remembered and missed for his wonderful personality. It was a privilege to know him as a friend and teammate.

We need a little humor. Robbie was hitting fly balls. We were maybe 17. I think we called the game 500. 100 points for catching a fly ball. 75 for a one hopper etc. Then he left in the middle. Without a comment to the rest of us he jumped in his mother's car and went home. He Sh..t his pants. He may not care to remember that day. There is another story I will tell. Well there are lots. Hard to chose. Robbie and I travelled in his orange Datsun 510, to the west coast. we were maybe 20 at the time. We were, as we said to our parents going west to look for work. We had a good time and as i recall never looked for work....Peter

God speed old friend I will always have good memories from the creasy 70's Goodbye my Friendly Giant Pierre

Dear Pat & Family, So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Rob was always such a family-oriented man. He will be sorely missed by so many people. Please accept our condolences from the entire Quinn Family. Aunt Mary

Dear Tom and Linda, My deepest condolences on your loss. I learned many things while at Bishop's and tradition and honour of those whom paved the road before me was one of them. While I never met Rob, I know the role he played in helping me while I was a Gaiter. Take care, Daniel

Rob was always upbeat, a true sportsman and a joy to be around. My condolences to the family.

Robbie was a tremendous presence, personality and positive influence. The special type of person you meet once and don't ever forget. I'm thankful to have known Robbie. My condolences to all the Allen family.

Dear Laura and family, so sorry to hear of your loss at this time. I didn't know Rob very well but had the pleasure of seeing him a few times while Laura was working in the Hyde Park office. May he rest in peace. Take care.

Pat and Family, may the many happy memories of Rob sustain you at this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincere sympathies to Robbie's family. Like so many others I have fond memories of him from our teen years in TMR, in particular the smile, the laugh and the special quips.

Very saddened to hear of Robbie's death. He was a dear friend to me and many others at Russell School and TMR High, and Bishop's University. RIP

Pat and family, Anne and I were saddened to hear of Rob's passing. He was a truly nice man with a great sense of humour. He will be missed by all of us in the London Benefits community. Neil

Pat, Laura, Sandra, Tom, Lynda, and the entire Allen & Cameron families, We were very sad to hear of Rob's passing. He truly was a very special person and will be greatlly missed by so many. The Bishop's community will not be the same without him. Our condolences to all of you for your loss.

Pat, Laura, Sandra and extended Family... Please accept our condolence's. Remembering the good times with Rob, he will always be with us and you with that smile on his face. RIP Rob, so sorry for your loss. Sincerely Karen and Tedd Tarkowski

Robbie, as I and others called him, growing up in TMR (in his later professional years he preferred ROB), was a dear friend, loving husband and devoted father. He will always be Robbie to me. My thoughts are with all family members as you move forward through these difficult times ahead.

Dear Pat and Family, Robbie inspired us all with his strength, courage, generosity, love of family and positive attitude. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace #66

I am sorry to hear of Robbie's passing from his brother Jim today. My memories of Rob go back to the 1960's when I used to hang out at times at the Allen household in TMR. From reading the prior condolences I know that he was a great family man and I send my sincerest condolences to his whole family.

Dear, dear Pat and family, So many wonderful, happy memories of Robbie from my childhood and beyond. He was a fixture at our home in TMR, his presence always added so much laughter and joy. Another brother to me back in the day. I look at his photo and smile through my tears. Rob will always be remembered as a one of a kind, larger than life, very special man. My heartfelt thoughts and condolences to you and yours during this very difficult time.

Pat,Laura, Sandra and family,the passing of the Big Guy with a great smile who lit up the room will leave a whole in our heart for ever. The Macdonald family shares in your sadness, we have lost a special person.

Linda's and my condolences out to all the family. I knew Robbie during his early days in the Town of Mount Royal and appreciated the physical prowess and sportsmanship that was shown by the entire family. Our thoughts are with you

Very sad to learn of Robbie's passing. Our sympathy to Pat and family. Robbie will be missed by many.

At Bishop's, where we met, Robbie was the centre of a great group of guys...so much fun...his terrific dry sense of humour. Loved the expression on his face when relating stories about things he found absurd. One of my favourite people ever. My thoughts go back to those great times at Bishop's and that is how Robbie appears to me still - larger than life, funny, kind and gentle too. So very sad to hear that he has struggled...is at peace now. Deep regards and sympathy. Tam

Pat, Laura & Sandra: Our deepest condolences on Robbie's passing. We had heard that he hadn't been in good health for a number of years. He will live forever in our hearts as a good friend & a good man. Carol & Carl

There is a true sadness when someone like Robbie leaves us. One of the nicest and most genuine people I have ever known. He was a big guy, with a bigger heart a great Gaiter. It was a privilege to know him. Bradley Jones

So sorry to hear of Robbie's passing, my deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers are with you ... I would have never even heard of Bishops U let alone attended if it weren't for him. He will be missed.

Our thoughts are with the Allen family. Please know how much Rob will be missed.

My condolences to Rob's family and his many many friends... I will always remember the day Ken Sr. passed and Robbie walked into our home in TMR and gave me, what is still the biggest and most memorable bear hug of my life...what a loss to us all.....

So very sorry to learn of Robbie's passing, but I know he is in a better place now. So many fond memories and laughs together! Robbie and the Allen family will remain in my prayers.

Dear Pat, Laura and Sandra ~ We will cherish the many wonderful memories we have of our times together, so much laughter and special friendship. Robbie will be forever in our hearts. With love and deepest sympathy, Gary, Linda, Matthew and Hayley Chown xoxo

My sympathies to the Allen family. Rob will be forever remembered for his speeches at all the Confed functions. His sense of humour and his heartfelt comments made every event a memorable one. He will be greatly missed by all!

Dear Pat. Our deepest sympathies to you and your daughters. We have been out of touch and had no idea Rob had been ill. We will always remember Rob's great sense of humour and love of life and family. He will be missed. We will be out of the country from Tuesday evening until Saturday so we will not be able to pay our respects and express our condolences in person but our thoughts and prayers are and will be with you. Take care.

He didn't know me but he embraced me, I had never seen that before, I haven't seen it since. Robbie Allen's spirit can be traced to what so many including me remember most fondly about our unique connection to a little school in Lennoxville. Simply put he made me want to be a Gaiter, he made me proud to be a Gaiter. Who does that?

Along with all the others growing up in TMR with Robbie has obviously left an impression on us all at that time of our lives and my deepest sympathy to Robbie"s family. I will always have cherished memories of Robbie and his family from my youth. Eric Leith

Dear Pat and Family. I am deeply saddened to hear of Robbie's passing. I have many fond memories of working with Robbie at Confed and tipping a few pints with him at Cap's. He was a dear friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. I have fond memories of a surprise 50th birthday party that Robbie attended at my home in Cambridge and, when it came time for speeches, you know who led the way! May he Rest In Peace.

My deepest sympathy to the Family of Rob Allen. He worked at our office at McFarlan Rowland Insurance Brokers on Wellington Road, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he Rest in Peace.

Pat, Laura and Sandra. Deepest sympathies from Danielle and I. As our high school quarterback he was our leader. His spirit and good nature were infectious. Robbie was a special human being. He was my buddy for over 50 years. Certainly he has left an enormous hole in Chunky's world. He will be missed by all of those who knew him. He made the world a better place. Bookie

When you are younger you don't appreciate how special one of your peers actually is. It is only after some time in the world that you truly understand their uniqueness. Robbie was larger than life. He had the capacity to fill up a room. At the same time he had a gift for truly engaging with you and was genuinely interested in what you were up to and what you had to say. The world won't be the same without him but it was better for him being in it. Robbie, I am sad that we didn't grow old together but I am grateful to have known you. Suitcase

Dear Pat, Lasura and Sandra. My Vancouver based family is deeply saddened by your loss. We know Rob was fiercly proud of all of you. He will be dearly missed by many whom he touched through his university, football, profession and many other community endeavors throughout his lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Pat and Family, Sam and I are deeply saddened and send our heartfelt condolences to you. Rob was a very special person to us. May you take comfort in the memory of the many ways in which Rob contributed to the betterment of the lives of others as well as his many outstanding accomplishments. We mourn together with you at this time of sorrow. Bob and Sam

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May you find comfort in knowing how much Robbie will be missed. Loved by so many.

Dear Pat, Laura and Sandra ~ Words cannot express how special Rob was to so many people. He touched everyone he came across with his presence, his kindness and his warmth. We have been incredibly blessed to be able to call him our friend. Our deepest sympathy to you all. He will be greatly missed. Michael and Monica