Allan Todd

Passed away peacefully at the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre on Thursday, April 2nd just shy of his 98th birthday on April 16. Beloved husband to Irene (deceased 2008) for 63 years, Allan was born in Merrickville, Ontario to Jean and Henry Todd and was surrounded by many caring aunts and uncles during his childhood. Allan is predeceased by his sisters Mary and Dorothy and his brothers Claire, Harry, and Teasdale. Allan was the devoted father to Anne (deceased), James (Jody), John (Beverley), Sheila (John McGlashan) and Alistair (Kelly). Allan has left his legacy of the importance of family to his 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He will be missed by his close cousin Georgia Allan, as well as his nieces and nephews in Canada, United States, Scotland and England.

Allan, graduating from the Ottawa Technical School, joined ERCO (Albright & Wilson) in Buckingham, Quebec. Originally hired as a laboratory technician, he went on to lead in the area of environmental affairs and was awarded a prestigious award from Albright & Wilson, Americas for his lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

Allan had a brief interruption in his professional career to serve as a Flying Officer with the RCAF 427 Squadron based at Leeming, England and flew his last of 31 sorties as Navigator on the Halifax Bomber aircraft in December of 1944.

It was during the wartime where he met and married his cherished wife Irene in Edinburgh, Scotland. Allan and Irene made their lifelong home in Buckingham, where he was active as a board member and steward of St. Andrew’s United Church, school board trustee, scout leader, curling club and historical society member. Allan & Irene enjoyed the family cottage where Allan took pleasure in fishing, sailing and windsurfing. Irene and Allan took many family visits to Scotland, Canada and the US. Allan continued his involvement with the 427 Squadron over the years attending many reunions and Base functions.

A special thank you goes out to all the staff at the PRVHC especially those led by Dr. Benoit Robert in Ottawa 2 East who provided such a supportive and caring environment for almost two years.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at St. Andrew’s United Church in Buckingham. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s United Church or The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre Foundation.