C. Allen Barron, age 85, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023, after a short illness and a long-fulfilled life. He lived in New Glasgow with his wife Mary. He passed away at the Aberdeen Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born to Cecil and Ila Barron in Dalhousie, New Brunswick.
He started his career at Zellers but moved onto a number of pulp mills from which he retired after 40 years. He loved to spend time with his friends at the Elks Club, Bombers Club, and later Glen Lovat Golf Course. His interests included gardening, crosswords, woodworking and "fishing".
He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary; children: Steven (Donna), Linda, Christine (Greg), Susan and Kelly (Scott); grandchildren: Jim, Bradley, Todd (Tracy), Heidi (Alec), Ryan (Vanessa), Amir, and Kian; great-granddaughter, Ruby. He is also survived by four "favourite sisters": Elizabeth (Jack), Wanda, Judy (Paul) and June (Jim). He was predeceased by parents Ila and Cecil; first wife, Barbara; son, Peter J.; sister, Eileen; sister-in-law, Kathy; brothers-in-law: Olin Ritchie and Ed Dodds. He was well loved by all his nephews and nieces.
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr. Jeans and the nurses on 4 North and Palliative Care at the Aberdeen Hospital. He will be forever missed and loved by all.
Arrangements under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow. Visitation will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 from 4-7 pm with the funeral taking place on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 2 pm, both at R.H. Porter Funeral Home. The service was recorded, a link to the recording is below. No flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Pictou County Bright Smiles Project or Viola’s Place Society, 189 Marsh St., New Glasgow, NS, B2H 4R8.