Condolences
Thursday
28
March
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Centerville Baptist Chruch
870 Murray Dr.
Centreville , Nova Scotia, Canada
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Lewis Ricketson posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I was a strawberry breeder in Ontario who worker with Don Craig and had occasional visits with Gib. I admired his honest and hardworking nature.He ran a great strawberry and raspberry plant production operation in the new Certification Program for NS. I adopted it, with modifications, for Ontario.
It is great that the family will carry on with his legacy.
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Claire Vanblarcom posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Joel, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was always kind to me and I appreciated his advice and guidance. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ron P Baker posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2024
In the late 60's I started working for Paul C Palmer Ltd in the building what is now the museum in Berwick. I was the new parts man and the first phone call I answered was from Gilbert Allen looking for a small paper gasket for his Ford Dexta tractor. I have always remembered that call and the part he was looking for. He was a gentleman to deal with.I have not seen him for many years but often have thought of him.My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Mac Routliffe posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Joel my deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. Never easy to fill the void left, however I'm sure with time, peace and comfort will be present, and I'm sure a few smiles in time. A measure of someone's legacy is in their family, and knowing you he was a good man!
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Larry and Marilyn MacNeill posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Our deepest sympathy to Dot and family. Many years ago we rented the little house on Park St. from you and Gilbert when we moved to Kentville. We so appreciated Gilbert’s and your kindness at that time, especially the invitation to enjoy the apples in the orchard, and the visits to make sure that everything was OK. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.
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Mary and Murray Barkhouse posted a condolence
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
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Mark Furzeland posted a condolence
Sunday, March 31, 2024
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Allen. mom and the other lady’s enjoyed working for him. He gave me my first job at ten on weekends and days off school. Best memories i have are of him coming to the packing rooms in good spirits and joking with the workers. He would find a lighter side even when the plants were in mud from days of rain. I wish i could’ve made it for the service and i know if mom was still here she would have come.
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Garnet Sawler posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Dear Janice
I was greatly surprised and saddened when I heard about your fathers passing . He was a great man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him . You and your family will be in my prayers and have my deepest condolences at this time of unbearable sadness and grief .
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Donnie Rafuse posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
To Dot and family I want to offer my sincerest condolences. My father spoke of Gilbert often over the years about the time Gib came as a teenager to get some farm experience when he worked on our farm. And to get to know more of the family as time went on. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Terry and Danna Taylor posted a condolence
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Our condolences to Dorothy, Jeff and family. We enjoyed getting to know Gilbert through many years in the strawberry business.
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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Peter Donnahee posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
I much enjoyed the years I worked for you Gilbert and the friendship we had. You will be missed . You family has our condolences. God bless. Peter and Bev Donnahee ❤️
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Barbara Crouse posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
Thinking of all of you with the loss of Gib. He was a wonderful man and lived a great life. Take care of each other.
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Phyllis Crowe posted a condolence
Friday, March 29, 2024
My condolences on your loss. Gilbert was one of the best, and he will be deeply missed.
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Rachael Apple-Ali Fowler posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2024
I’m sorry aunt Dot and you truly are a remarkable woman. I wanted to add that!!❤️❤️
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Rachael Apple-Ali Fowler posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2024
That was a beautiful service. So sorry for all your loss. Mom and dad very much enjoyed viewing even though they couldn’t attend. I wish you much comfort as uncle Gib was a good man to my family and I thank all of you as you’re all good family members ❤️❤️❤️
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Sherry Poehl posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2024
To Janice and family: my sincere condolences on the passing of your Dad Gilbert. Reading the obituary brought back memories of the summers my sister Janet, our cousins Connie, Wendy and I spent picking strawberries in his fields. Your Dad would come by to check that we were alright under the hot sun; that was a long time ago. As children we didn’t know or understand his passion and commitment to farming. His life from what I’ve read was rewarding and now he’s at rest. May the many years of memories you share bring comfort and peace as you deal with his death. God Bless you all.
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John Lohr posted a condolence
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Our sympathies to Dorothy and the Allen family. Gib was an outstanding farmer and leader in our community. John and Heather Lohr
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George Archibald posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Kate and I send our condolences to the family . Gib was a great neighbour and a true leader and teacher . Several other farmers benefited from the example he set through out his agricultural career.
Delighted to know his legacy continues.
Our thoughts are with the family.
George and Kate
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Catharina Ansems and Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Sincere condolences to all of Gilbert’s family .
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Regan and Angie Fong posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Joel & Melanie;
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Regan & Angie
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Robert & Ashley Legge posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Our deepest and most sincere condolences to Dorothy,Janice,Jeff & Joel. Gibby was a long time friend and will be greatly missed. RIP Gib!
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Pat Mansfield posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
There are no words to really express my thoughts for you all. Gib was a wonderful, special man. He had accomplished much in his life and has left his mark on the world. We all will miss him, but all our memories will help us grieve. Much love, prayers and thoughts for all of you.
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Arlene & John Gerrits posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the passing from this life of Gilbert. It was a privilege to have had him as a friend through our fellowship with him at Centreville Baptist Church. We will miss his friendly smile and personality.
Arlene and John
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Tidal Tractor Port Williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The staff at Tidal Tractor would like to send our sincere condolences to the Allen family. Gilbert had been a valued customer for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dot and family at this difficult time.
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Gail Jankov posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
My sympathy to Dot and family on the passing of Gilbert. It was such a pleasure visiting the farm, picking up our raspberry canes and so much information that was such a huge help on our strawberry/raspberry farm. It is so great that Gilbert's family have followed in his footsteps. Time passes and things change but you don't forget the people that have made such an impression on your farming life. Thank you and take care Dot and condolences to all the family. Gail
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David & Joyce Allen posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Joyce and I were very sorry to read of Gilbert’s passing. Gib and Dot were helpful and kind to us when we moved to Billtown in 1968. I particularly valued my relationship with Gib as deacon of Billtown Baptist and our conversations in and about the fields and barns of their farm. To Dot, Janice, Jeffrey and their families, please accept our sincere condolences and may God sustain you all.
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Gertrude Morse posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Ken and I want to express our condolences . Over the years Gib has been a very good friend. Our sympathy and prayers are with your family.
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Derill & Marie Armstrong posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
We want to send our sincerest condolences to all of Gilberts family on his recent passing. Derill has many fond memories of his association with Gilbert over the many
years that he knew him. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad and difficult time.
RIP our friend.
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Beatrice Amyotte posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Dear Allen Family,
I did not have the chance to meet Mr. Gilbert Allen, but my team and I at the Kentville Research Station have seen first hand the legacy of his work in building a trusted and productive strawberry nursery that serves growers across Canada. We also took the time this week to read about his contributions to research and his induction into to Atlantic Agriculture Hall of Fame. His dedication and impacts to the agricultural community will live on through you, his family. We send you our deepest condolences.
On behalf of the AAFC small fruit program,
Beatrice Amyotte
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Linda Mitchell-Rogers posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Allen's passing. I remember him, when I was much younger (60+ years ago), as being a very kind man who really liked to tease a shy, young girl. (I think I really liked the teasing too) He was at our house the night that Janice was born and I remember how excited he was when the phone call came in. He was always very good to my brother Bill and they shared a friendship for all these many years. I am sure he will be sadly missed by his loving family but I think he will be also fondly remembered by his many friends and colleagues. RIP Mr. Allen -- Job Well Done!! God Bless You All.
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David Kaulback posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. I remember Gilbert as a force of nature, with the energy of 10 men. And his smile, all very early in the morning.
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Glenna McLellan posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Joel, Melanie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
Glenna
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Stephen Aulenbach posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Sorry for your loss.
Gilbert had a very positive influence on me when I was a kid, teenager and young man. While working on the farm I learned a lot about work ethic and about having pride in doing a job well. These lessons have stuck with me for my entire life.
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Cora Aulenbach posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to all the Allen family in your loss of a husband, father and grandfather. Lawson and I loved this family and appreciated all they did for us over the years that we knew them. To Dot, Janice, Jeff and Joel.....life goes on but loss is real. You will miss Gilbert every day but keep your memories close to your heart, and share the good times with the children and grandchildren. Blessings to you all. Cora
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Arlene DesRoches posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm so thankful to have met your father many years ago. I will be praying for all of you as you grieve your loss but can also rejoice knowing your father is with Jesus. Love to all of you
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Billy Millett posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
so sorry for your loss, Gilbert was great man!
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Bruce and Helen Schofield posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So sorry for family's loss. Gilbert was a good person, myself and my wife worked there for many years on the farm great people to work for. Gilbert will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
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Phillip and Audrey Marsters posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. He taught me a lot and as well as Dot. There are times I miss the old farm and the people who worked there to this day. Take care Dot he will be missed so.
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Patricia Seaboyer posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
My sincere condolences to Dorothy, Jeff and family.
Gilbert ( Strawberry) was my most favorite customer. He was always so full of fun and we had some great conversations.
Even after I retired I would see him in town and we always had a great laugh.
I will never forget you my friend.
Pat ( Blueberry)
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Linda (MCMullin) Isnor posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
My condolences to the Allen family.
My mother, siblings and I worked at the farm picking strawberries and I would help my Mom separate the plants for replanting. I have wonderful memories of Mr. Allen and I respected him greatly because of his gentle, kind heart. A wonderful man!
Sincerely, Linda
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Dennis G GABRIEL posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Gilbert was a fine man. A gentleman whom I could truly relate to with great humor and my teasing was always taken with stride. I will miss him but, I realize that he is with both our ancestors and our people!
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Laura States posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. Always cherish the wonderful memories
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