My sincere sympathy to the Allen family. I am so sorry to learn belatedly of John's passing, last month. Your video tribute to John was beautiful and very touching. You have many wonderful memories to cherish.

Elizabeth (MacTavish) Armstrong

Sincere condolences to Ruth. the Allen families. the Steele families and friends. Happy memories of John with his smiles and laughter will always bring a smile to your hearts.

We were proud parents of two beautiful puppies that came from John and Ruth almost 15 years ago, and we got to know John through the years as the kind man that he was, and with memories of visiting the farm with the dogs. John and Ruth were very patient with us when we asked them to baby sit our dogs Sophie and Cody, even when Cody scared the cows and the cows ran off in all directions and it took hours to get them all back.

So sorry to hear of John passing away, My Deepest condolences to the Allen Family, I knew John from the local Tractor Pulls , He was a gentle man and had a great laugh, He will be missed by all who new him.

So sorry to learn of John's passing. Deepest condolences to the Allen family.

Marty & Helen Kaufman.

We offer our sympathies to the ALLEN family. (from all the family of Richard et Clarisse CARRIÈRE from Vankleek Hill)

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and all of John’s family and friends. He will be sadly missed in the community.

Peter, Melissa and family

Our condolences to you Ruth and to all your family John was a great guy and will be missed by all of us.

Dave and Lorraine Kerridge

Dear Ruth and Family. So sorry to hear of John our hearts go out to all. Thinking of you today. Time will slowly heal. The McNaughton' family Douglas Linda jennifer&Eric Hugs to all.

My heart goes out to Ruth and family. I enjoyed our laughs, and our work together at Cassburn United. John was such an important member of the community, always ready to volunteer for any detail, from singing in the choir to church suppers and social get togethers.

My deepest sympathies to all of the Allen family. John will be sorely missed, but always remembered with a smile.

My deepest condolences, Ruth to you and your family in losing John.

Bill Allen

Our deepest sympathies. Mike and Vera Legault

My heartfelt condolences to Ruth and family.

I have many pleasant memories of attending Allen School with John.

He will be missed by many .

Ellie MacGillivray.

Our deepest sympathies to the Allen family. Love Sarah and Rod McLeod

It was with shock that we learned of John’ passing. He was a man with a huge permanent smile and a wonderful disposition. He will be greatly missed by Ruth and family and we send them and all of the Allens, our deepest sympathies.

Ruth and family:

Having just watched the video and listened to the music shows how close a family you are. What great memories you all must have!! Please accept our sincere sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Allen and Janice Cunning

As a kid, there was nothing I looked forward to more than the epic Allen/Steele family camping trips. Uncle John and my dad would tirelessly drive the boat around the lake pulling us kids on a myriad of water-sport equipment. Sitting around the campfire, Uncle John’s laughter was infectious. Especially when he fell through the lawn chair on which he was sitting. I remember this happening every year, but it might have only happened once :). Uncle John was one of kind and a positive and loving presence for all the kids like me that were lucky enough to grow up around him.

Auntie Ruth, Shelley, Andrew and Janice; we are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. Love to you all.

Keri, Billy, Celia, Luke & Esme

Uncle John was there for a lot of my youth on the farm. Long hours on the tractor and very hot haymows! The highlight would be when he would treat us on a hot day with trip on the Ottawa River with his boat! Thank you for looking out for us and all those life lessons Uncle John.

Trevor Allen, Yolanda Tsang, Elysia and Kailena

Our deepest sympathies Ruth and all the Allen family. Thinking of you !

Keith & Rollande Allen.

Condolences for the loss of a husband, father and Grandfather.

Joan & Andy Watt

John will be missed by family, friends and co workers. He worked hard, played hard and his love of life made it a joy to be around him. Hopefully your broken hearts will soon mend and you can enjoy the may wonderful memories made with him over the years. Take care, you are in our prayers

Our sincere sympathy to Ruth and all the Allen families. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Tommy and Nancy McDonald

Our sincere condolences to Ruth and the Allen family

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth, family and friends. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

RIP John.

My deepest sympathies to the entire families.

So sad to hear of John’s passing.

Sincere sympathies to Ruth and famly

Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and all the Allen family on your loss of John. He will always be remembered for his great smile.

RIP John

My Sincere sympathy to the Allen Family

Dear Ruth and family, my deepest condolences to you and the Allen Family.

Rainer

My deepest sympathies to the Allen family

Elisabeth Sieve

I just remember his energy. He filled a room with brightness. My condolences to you all.

My deepest condolences Ruth, Shelley, Andrew, Janice and families. Many fond memories will keep his legacy alive. Two that come to mind for me, was his trusting of my tractor driving skills at a young age as he built loads of hay, and I have often shared the story of Uncle John driving Grandma Allen to Sunday School and swinging by our house to load up us kids in whatever his favored vehicle was at the time. I know he will continue to watch over Allensite from above.

My deepest sympathies to the Allen family. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences to Ruth, family and all the Allen family. Sorry for your loss.

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and family. It was a great privilege to get to know John better as we worked together. All of us who worked with him at Ferrovial enjoyed his uplifting humour and laughter.

Ernie and Holly Roebuck

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and family as well as Murray and Maureen and families. John held a special place the heart of our family. He was like a big brother to all of us. We had a lot of fun times at Saturday night skating parties at our place, learning to square dance, Sunday picnics and bowling. He will be greatly missed by all. Ken & Linda Reid & family

Our deepest condolences to the Allen family. We will miss seeing his smile at Cassburn United Church.

- The Koch Family

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and the Allen family from the employees of Garage Pierre Perreault.

My deepest sympathies to the Allen family.

My deepest sympathies to Ruth and all the Allen family.

To the Allen family

So sorry to hear about John passing away. Always had some good laughs with him at the John Deere dealership. Always a pleasure to deal with.

Earl

Our sincere condolences to Ruth & Family.

Our thoughts are you at this time,

Audrey & Bob Dwyer

sincere condolences to Ruth and family.. M. John, it was a privilege to be part of your friends. Jacques Borris and family

My deepestsympathies to the Allen family

Our deepest condolences to Mr Allen family. He was a very nice customer always a big smile on his face.

Christian & Lyse Brazeau. (Brazeau Trailer).

My sympathy to the Allen family. John was blessed with the Allen good humour and smile. It's always nice to have neighbours like that.

Our sympathies to the Allen family. John and I had many many laughs when he would come in to the Country Depot especially the day he came in 3 times within an hour because he kept getting the wrong bailer twine. He will be missed!

Condolences to Ruth and the Allen family. Never without a smile, he will be missed.

Our sympathy to the Allen and Cass families, to John’s many friends and to the Cassburn community. Grant and I are sorry for your loss.

My condolence to Ruth and family for your loss.

I have fond memories of time spent with Anne & Glen during summers of my youth - I remember visiting John, the Allen farm and how warm and welcoming John and family were to me.

Geoffrey

My deepest sympathies to family and friends.

John was such a wonderful man with a contagious laugh - one that I’ll never forget.

Deepest condolences to John’s family. John always took the time for a chat and a laugh . Rest assured he’s talking JD tractors up above .

Sterling and family .

Dear Ruth and Family

My deepest condolences, to you and all the families.

In reflection, you and John were the inspiration, that brought us to Cassburn United . Over the many years, I now recall and treasure, those very special times, that John and I spent, with our Annual Church BBQ assignment..."It was indeed, an honor and a whole lot of fun, filled with with great conversations and endless laughs serving with John, Cassburn's Master Chef'.".

His memory, shall surely live on, in the hearts of all that knew him.

Love

Wayne Morgan

Naples Florida

Jerry and I send our condolences to the family. We know you will miss John and that there will be a big hole in the family circle. God bless all of you.

Deepest condolences to the Allen family.

M'y deepest condolences to the Allen family. He was such a wonderful and compassionate member and giver to the church. He will be missed by all and now his work here on earth will live on. Please offer my sympathies from Nova Scotia to the church in Orignal Ontario.

Deepest Sympathy Andrew & family. (Former NRCan employee)

Sincere sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the Allen family. John’s beautiful smile could light up a room. Thoughts and prayers are with you!

My sincere heartfelt condolences to John's family and friends.

John was one of the nicest men I have ever met.

He always greeted you with his friendly smile.

He will be missed. RIP

So sorry to hear of John’s passing . I know we had one thing in common besides our last name . Dairy Queen ! It seems everytime I was there , he was too ☺️. RIP Mr Allen .

My deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Allen family.

Sincere sympathy to Ruth and all the family. My prayers are with you.

Always a smile & welcoming words. A lovely man. My condolences to the family.

Our deepest condolences to all of the Allen family. Will miss seeing his smile and hearing him laugh. One of a kind!!

Tim, Kelly and family

My most sincere condolences to all of the Allen family.

My deepest sympathy to Ruth and family, and also to Murray, Maureen and families. John's passing will leave a huge vacancy in the lives of his family and so many others who knew and loved him. I am a cousin of John's and remember him when he was a child and would come with his family for a visit with my Mother and Dad...Rest in peace John.

Deepest sympathies to all of the Allen family!

My deepest sincere condolences to the Allen family..truly a gentleman who loved his family friends and community.

His smile and presence will be greatly remembered and never forgotten

Our deepest sympathies to the Allen family. From Gordon and Barbara Downing

Our deepest sympathy to all the family

My deepest sympathy to the family. His joyful smile and happy attitude always brought joy to others.

Dear Ruth and family , my deepest condolences . The memories that were created as neighbours, friends, will be cherished forever. The times spent with Austin and Selena in the barns, or the simplest waves with a huge smile as we met on the road . Love to all

Cindy xoxo

My deepest and sincerest condolences to Ruth and all of John's family. I will never forget his wonderful smile even when dealing with flooding the church basement during the Brownie sleepover, or agreeing to be fed corn on the cob by me while blindfolded. I will miss seeing him in church when I'm home but I know his endearing spirit and wonderful sense of humor will live on at Cassburn.

It is with sadness that we learned of the passing of Mr. Allen. I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family.I have fond memories with Mr. Allen.

My deepest sympathies to the Allen family.

My deepest sympathies to the entire Allen family. Thinking of all you…

Natalie Norbraten

Our deepest condolences to the Allen family

Our deepest sympathies to the Allen family.

Condolences to the Allen family. John was a very kind man and was lucky to have had the chance to work with him and enjoy his wonderful sense of humour.

We are very saddened to hear of John's passing. He leaves us with many fond memories. We will miss his visits, his kindness and most of all, the smiles and laughter. We extend our deepest sympathy to Ruth and all his family at this very difficult time. May the precious memories bring you comfort.

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth and her family. John was a special friend and will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace.

Deepest sympathies to Ruth, Shelley, Andrew, and Janice and families,

How we will all miss Uncle John, and my heart aches for all of you on this immense loss. Deepest sympathies. I've been thinking about the many ways he has touched my life growing up on Allensite Farms. His funloving nature always gave us reason to smile and laugh when we crossed paths. He howled with laughter when I was learning to drive standard ... stalled a farm vehicle 7 times on the hill leading up to his house, while he watched from the front yard! Unloading haybales on hot summer days with him and Grandpa taught me perseverance, and a few good lessons about fashion sense for farm work! I was proud of the halter tops I made to wear unloading hay in the heat, but learned the hard way that the redness and scratches from the hay and sun were worse. All of that craziness gave him a huge laugh. We sang together with great joy ... in the Cassburn UC choir, and the Singing Farmers. I will always remember, and am grateful for, so many happy times. Hugs! Kim and family

Our condolences to The Allen Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

My deepest condolences to the family. He was a good colleague to work with and he will be missed. RIP John.

Ruth and family you are in our thoughts as you grieve this loss, .

I will miss him dearly, my chauffeur to my wedding, my friend and neighbour for many years. Always made me laugh we had some great times. To Ruth and family my heart breaks for you , truly a great man and gentle giant.i will miss his warm smile and crazy jokes. Love to you all

Alison xxoo

My dear friend Ruth and family, my deepest condolences. John had an awesome spirit here on earth and now heaven has an angel. I can only smile when I think of John. My memories are 99% laughter. He was certainly a dear friend and I will miss him dearly. My 1st memory was when John volunteered to drive me to Alfred because I locked my keys in my car at Cassburn church. His big heart made me feel safe and cared for just with his eyes and smile. I will miss you my dear friend. That was the day we became very close friends and led to Ruth being my best friend, sister in Christ. What a blessing to have met you.

Ruth, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard from Brenda Doucet of John's passing. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Carolyn and Gordon Ruda

Wishing to offer my sincerest condolences to the Allen family in the passing of their dear John. May he rest in peace.

Dear Ruth and family. Our hearts are saddened to hear the loss of your dear John.He always had a smile and was always nice to have a chat with him. Your fond memories will always be with you. Take care. Debbie&Kirby

A Tree of Remembrance was planted in the McAlpine Forever Forest by Mark and Lisa Henderson and the staff of Hillcrest Funeral Home.