Peacefully at Wentworth Lodge, Dundas, on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Tom Allen of Dundas, in his 84th year.
Cherished husband of Fran Allen (nee MacCarl). Loving father of Theresa Allen-Young and her husband Terry. Proud Papa of Kyle and Andy Young of Dundas.
Brother of Lynn Eyers (Gord) and brother-in-law of Ellen and John Paterson, with whom he shared many wonderful memories. Lifelong friend of Brad Finch, whose visits always brought Tom great pleasure. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Tom will be remembered for his loud, unmistakable laugh, his love of people and his enthusiasm for life. Among his accomplishments, Tom earned his CPA designation and was a founding member of Valley Town Toastmasters. He had a lifelong love of reading, politics and history. Above all, he was incredibly proud of his grandsons and treasured the time he spent with the.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the current and former staff of Lilac Lane at Wentworth Lodge for the compassion, care and dignity they showed Tom.
Friends and family are invited to visit at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Monday, November 16, 2026. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. A light luncheon will be held after the service, with interment at Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Hamilton Brain Injury Association in Tom’s memory.
His memory will live on through the many lives he touched