John Douglas Allan
December 9, 1932 to September 7, 2025
Obituary
A very special man has peacefully passed. Leaving to mourn his wife of 73 years, Emmie Lou (nee Goobie) and his children Judy (Kevin Hoddinott), Nancy (Robert Patten), and John (Cynthia Crosbie) To his grandchildren and great grandchildren he was dearly known as ‘Pop’
He had a long career building businesses from Goose Bay to St John’s and in later years he was known for his baking.
We would like to thank all the staff and friends at Tiffany Village and Dr Mercedes Penton that were so kind to him over the last three years.
Dr Paul Johnson at the HSC and Dr Andrew Hutton for their support and kindness over the years.
A Celebration of Life will take place in the future.
Donations in his name may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Care Foundation, the St. John’s SPCA, or a charity of your choice.
John was our neighbor in Florida, both he and Lou were very sweet and kind. We enjoyed chatting with him in the pool many times as well as all the baked treats he would bring for us to try.. He is missed.
Johnny , Nancy & Families , just now hearing of your dear Dad’s passing while we are in Florida ……..Have known your Dad for many years since doing business with him in my early days at A. Harvey ……..He really was a true Gentleman and we had many wonderful conversations every time we would meet……. Cherish your many wonderful memories and may he rest in peace…….
Bob & Donna French
Nancy , John and family
We just learned of your father’s passing. He was a real gentleman and I learned a lot from him many years ago. May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow.
John and Family. Sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. . He was a true gentleman.I. iIt is never easy to loose a parent or sibling. . I am not sure who the author of the following quote but I hope it will be a source of peace . “To live in the hearts of those we love is not to die” Sending sincere condolences. Maude & Ches Peach
Nancy and Family, we were sad to read that your Dad had passed away. We got to know him as a wonderful person from golf tournaments in the early 1970’s when we lived on the other side of the Island.. He epitomized what the sport was all about. May he rest in peace.
Nancy and John
Sorry for your loss – thinking of you at this sad time .
May your memories of him bring you comfort in the days ahead
Tom & Louise Harris
Nancy, Robert and families.
So Sorry for your loss. May your happy memories give you peace and joy during this difficult time.
Debbie & Ray Mackey
John. and family. Sorry to learn the news about your Dad. He was a real gentleman. Did business with him , Played tennis with him on the indoor court on O’Leary ave . I very often saw him at the water street west post office where we would have great chats.. cherish your great memories of which there were many no doubt.. He lived a long beautiful life. RIP John. Liam Halley.
sorry for your loss , John was a very nice man, we would chat most mornings at the post office back in the day . my sincere condolences to the entire family ,
Judy, Nancy, John and families
I am so sorry to hear your dad has passed.
I have fond memories of “Uncle John” and “Auntie Lou” throughout my childhood.
What a wonderful life well lived
My sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss.
To the Allan family and Paton families
So sorry to hear of the passing of John, he was the such a fine gentleman, kind,, compassionate and always there to help out someone in need. Over the years that Rob worked for John I got to taste his ginger cookies and his famous cherry cake . He was a great baker. And always called me to see how I enjoyed his baking. His 73 years of devoted love for Lou spoke volumes of who John Allan was as a man , husband and father. We know there love story, they shared it with us and it’s worthy of a book. So happy we got to visit them Christmas. Rest easy John your home.
Nancy, Rob, Allan, Stephanie and families, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It’s been a very long time since I met Mr. Allan, but I do remember him as a lovely man. My condolences to you all.
So saddened to learn of John’s passing..
A true gentleman in all respects.
Mrs. Allan, John, Nancy and Judy, rest assured that you are in our hearts and thoughts.
God Bless
Bernard and I are so very sorry for your loss. We have had the pleasure of being in Mr Allan’s company a few times. He was always so warm and kind. His ginger snaps were the absolute best 🙂
Thinking of you all during this time of sadness.
To Nancy and Robert and the Allan family, Condolences to you on the passing of your father and husband. I will always remember him as a friendly and kind man. I hope your good memories are comfort to you at this time.
Maria Goodridge
We send sincere condolences to Mrs. Allan, John and all the family at this very difficult time. My spouse thought a lot about Mr. Allan,. He mentioned Mr. Allan many times over the years. He said what a wonderful person he was and always a pleasure to have a chat with. Please cherish all your wonderful memories. Please know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts.
Lou, John, Nancy, Judy and families:
Please accept our deepest condolences on John’s passing. He was a very special man indeed and a true gentleman in every respect. We recall fondly playing with him and Lou in mixed tournaments at the old Bally Haly course and then being invited to your home where we were greeted by your gracious hospitality.
Take comfort in your countless, precious memories and may he live on in your hearts forever.
We lose yet another Great Newfoundlander. A wonderful Gentleman who contributed much to our society all his life.
Heartfelt Condolences to Lou, Judy, Nancy, John and all the Family.
Thinking of you during these very Hard Times.
Paula Bouchier
Nancy and John
Our condolences on the passing of your father. He was indeed a fine gentleman . He at one point had his office n First Ave, near my homestead. May he rest in peace.
John ,
You were blessed to have such a loving , caring father . The best way to describe your father is as a true gentleman . His was a life worth celebrating !
Mike & Sue Sparrow
Mrs Allan, Judy, Nancy and John,
Condolences for your loss, many wonderful memories to hold onto forever,…
Peter Carter
Nancy we were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We are sure you have lots of great memories that you will cherish forever.
Lou, John and family.
So sad to hear the news of JD’s recent passing….he certainly was a very special man, working with him for many years was such a pleasure and a privilege, we were blessed with his business wisdom and benefited from his many talents…….in season ,tomatoes were left on our desks and then his prize ‘ginger snaps’ would appear after a weekend of baking…..yes…John Allan was a very special man….
Thinking of everyone at this sad time…I know JD will certainly be missed. by friends and family….
John, Nancy and all,
Our condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather, father-in-law and husband. His was a life well lived. May happy memories prevail in the after glow.
Lou, Judy, Nancy, John, and family
Saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a very distinguished gentleman with a strong sense of pride for family and friends.
Deepest condolences to you all.
Don and Sarah Osmond
Mildred Steinhauer.
Nancy, I was very saddened to hear of your Dad’s passing.
He was a wonderful man. Rest In Peace
John and family
We were saddened to hear of your father’s passing. Cherish your memories.
Paul and Sharon Rose
sorry for your loss
Judy, Nancy, and John
I remember your Dad well from many, many years ago when we lived on Falklabd Street and you people lived directly behind us on Rostellan .and then for a short time in Goose Bay. Your Dad was always there to pick us up or drop us off to whatever we were involved in. He was always a kind gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Dorothy Pound Rideout
I was saddened by the news of Mr Allan’s passing. My deepest condolences.
Mr Allan was a wonderful, kind, caring gentleman. I had the opportunity to get to know him while working for John Jr. It’s at that time I got to enjoy his tasty baking treats .. his specialty – ginger snap cookies. He left a lasting legacy of wisdom, kindness and sincerity.
Extending my heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Allan, John and all the family. May your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort and strength in the days ahead..
Rosalind Wallace 💞 🙏
Our sincerest condolences John on the loss of your Father
John and family sorry to hear of the passing of your father.. Deepest condolences. May the memories of all the good times help you all get through this time of sorrow
John,Nancy and family..We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your father.
Thinking of you
Noel and Jackie Walsh
John,Nancy,Lou
Both Paula and i were disappointed and saddened to learn of John,s passing.. As you know he became a very special person in our lives over the past 25 years. The ” Skipper ” was one of the best , a good and decent man ,and a giant in every respect.
He was a swell guy and we will miss him and his gingersnaps.
Paula and Jack
John,Nancy,Lou
Both Paula and i were disappointed and saddened to learn of John,s passing.. As you know he became a very special person in our lives over the past 25 years. The ” Skipper ” was one of the best , a good and decent man ,and a giant in every respect.
He was a swell guy and we will miss him and his gingersnaps.
Paula and Jack
The Allan Family
I was so saddened to hear of John’s passing. He was a fine gentle man, who always had a friendly word, and who could certainly hit a golf ball.
My deepest condolences
The Allan family, Mrs. Allan, Judy, Nancy, John,
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
I remember Mr. Allan as a family man, with a
tremendous sense of humour, and always a pleasure to
share his company.
God Bless, RIP
The Allan Family
We are so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a special friend. We had many games of tennis and visits.. He was a very generous and caring man.
Much Love and sympathy. RIP
The Allan Family
We am so sorry to learn of John’s passing. He was a special friend. We had many games of tennis and visits.. He was a very generous and caring man.
Much Love and sympathy. RIP
sorry to hear of Johns passing. met him many years ago in the office supply business and every time I ran into him after that he was always very cordial. . A very good man
Nancy & Family Please accept our deepest condolences at these difficult times . May God Bless
Nancy & Family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences.
John, Cynthia and Families,
John., please accept my sincerest condolences on your Dad’s passing.
I had the pleasure of knowing your Dad in my younger years. He was always up for a good Chat about Family and anything else that might pop up
I pray that the love of your Family and Friends and the many fond memories help you all through this most difficult of times
Lou, please accept my condolence on the death of John.
May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Joan (Wadden) Hann
Judy, Nancy and John,
Of all the relatives we had in our family, Uncle John was by far my favourite.. He will be missed dearly by many of us who are left behind to mourn. Stay strong.. Aunt Lou will need your support more than ever now.
We are thinking of all of you with love,
Peg and Roger Stirling
John, Cynthia and family
I’m so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. It’s always so very hard to lose a parent, no matter the age.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Brenda and Bob