ALLEN EDWARD WOODROW

Condolences & Memories (3 entries)

• Allen and Marie, where do I start, I have known them since October 1983 when Marie was my Supervisor. We slowly became friends then best friends. When my husband died in May 1993 Marie started calling me every day (she missed maybe 10 days in all those years). When she couldn't call any more, Allen started calling me. I miss our Saturday nights when they would invite me for dinner and watch TV (Downton Abbey, Nature shows, Fraser TV series, Hockey, Baseball, curling etc). While Marie and I stitched (knitting and crocheting) Allen bitched (our stitch and bitch sessions we lovingly called them). We laughed, we cried, we played cards or Yahtzee. We took long walks when I went with them to St. Malo. And the bonfires with roasted marshmallows and sometimes S'mores. They were the grandparents my kids didn't have (both my parents passed in late 1992). Although my friendship started with Marie, Allen was always included and I never felt like a third wheel when I was with the two of them. I wanted to help them when I could but they never would accept help. Loving and giving that was Marie and Allen - never one without the other. I was invited to their family get-togethers, birthdays, and I was fortunate to know both their children and grandchildren. I know Allen and Marie are in a better place and I will see them again. So I will say AU REVOIR (see you again in french) instead of goodbye my friend. I know the big hole left in my heart and soul will be filled again someday. My deepest condolences and sympathies to all the children (spouses), grandchildren, siblings and relatives. - Posted by: Lucie Nicolas (Friend) on: Oct 28, 2018

• I met and spoke to Al once at the annual flea market. Seemed like a nice enough guy. I was participating in the "morning net" which, that day, was one of Al's days to be net control. My beloved German Shepherd, Tucker, had died the day before and I was very sad. When it came my turn, I told the net of the loss of my beloved friend. Al, with a quiver in his voice that demonstrated he had loved and lost beloved pets himself, called for a moment of silence for Tucker. That was all I needed to know about the man. Journey well, Al. My condolences to you family. - Posted by: Scott Miner VE4SGM (Collegue) on: Oct 26, 2018

• Al will be very much missed by all of us on the radio. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. Rest In Peace, dear friend - Posted by: Pete & Pat Haertel VE4PH/VA4YL (Fellow Ham Operators) on: Oct 26, 2018