Jean Sutherland Allen

Peacefully at Hamilton General Hospital on Sunday, October 12, 2014, Jean Sutherland Allen (nee Cunningham), in her 90th year. Jean was predeceased by her loving husband, William Victor Allen (2009). Cherished mother of Grace and her husband Ian, Rosanne and her husband Vince. Loved grandmother of James, Alexander and Sophia. Dear sister of Elizabeth (Betty). Loving aunt of Henry, Isabel, Joyce, Elizabeth, Philip, Harold, Deborah, and William. Predeceased by sister Evelyn, niece Linda and parents William and Ella. Jean was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. Her main interest in life was her family. She was a kind and gentle spirit. She came to Canada in 1948 and lived with her sister Betty and family. She worked as a secretary at Austin Motor Company and the Ontario Paper Company. She married Victor in 1956. After having children, Jean became a homemaker. She enjoyed a rich family life, including a passion for lovely food and travel, and an eclectic range of interests. She was a dressmaker, astrologist, pianist, yoga enthusiast with a keen interest in current affairs and an uncanny ability to win contests! She and Victor moved to Amica in 2008. She loved her 6 1/2 years there, making full use of the facilities provided and making many good friends. We thank all the staff and residents at Amica Dundas for their care and attention to Jean over the years. Her happy soul will be sadly missed by many. She enjoyed the community of St. Paul's United Church and adored listening to Rev. Rick. Visitation will be held at the Marlatt Funeral Home “Swackhamer Chapel”, 195 King St. West, Dundas, on Friday, October 17, 2014 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 29 Park St. West, Dundas on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 10a.m. Interment will be held at Grove Cemetery on Monday, October 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. On-line tributes may be made at www.marlattfhdundas.com