McALLISTER: Peacefully, at his residence on Friday, April 15, 2022, William James Ian McAllister of Bayfield, formerly of Zurich, in his 90th year. Beloved husband for 64 years of Shirley Doreen (Patterson) McAllister. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen McAllister-Kenny and her husband Joseph Kenny (Thorold), Janet McAllister (London), John McAllister and his wife Patti Down (Zurich). Cherished grandpa of Matt McAllister (Lauren Doupe), Brett McAllister, Chris Kenny (Marcelina Ziemnicki) and Erin Kenny. Dear brother-in-law of Audrey Holme (Peterborough) and Ted Gordon (Cannington). Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Jean Goff and brothers-in-law Glenn Goff and Derek Holme, sister-in-law Elaine Gordon and step-mother Jessie (Johnston) McAllister. Ian was born to James and Rossie (Broadfoot) McAllister, in Dr. Moir’s hospital at Rogerville on November 2, 1932. Ian was a proud graduate of the 1955 OAC class at University of Guelph, with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Along with farming, Ian was always involved with sports, travel, theatre, music and reading newspapers, as well as being involved with his community. He was on the Boards of Directors for Hay Mutual Insurance; Bayfield Mews; Hensall and St. Andrews United Churches; Blue Water Rest Home; Huron County Crop Improvement Association; he was Chair of the Hay Township History Book Committee, and was President of the local Provincial Riding for the Liberals. Resting at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, with Visitation on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests that masks be worn. A Celebration of Ian’s Life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. with The Rev. Doug Wright officiating. To view the previously recorded service please click this link https://youtu.be/hrM5xPvabjU . Private Family Interment at Baird’s Cemetery. A time of fellowship will immediately follow the service. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Canadian Food Grains Bank at foodgrainsbank.ca (PO Box 767, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 2L4), would be appreciated by the family.
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Mark Heimrich
Shirley, Karen, Janet, John & families;
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear husband, father and grandfather. I will always remember Ian as a very kind and generous man. He (and Shirley) were always very welcoming whenever I visited the family farm as a young lad to see my friend John. I well remember and appreciate fun trips to the International Plowing Match and Ontario Place with the McAllister family with “Mr. McAllister” at the wheel. He contributed greatly to our local community and our broader society.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Mark & Julie Heimrich
Richard and Lori Nemeth
Ian’s warmth and intellect was greatly appreciated for many years. I will miss the bets for pizzas when Guelph squared off against Western on the football field. Rest In Peace.
Penny Beacock
Dear Shirley and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your loved ones. Allen will miss all the stories and memories that Ian shared with him over the short period of time that I knew him. We will miss his sense of humor and genuine interest in Diezel every time we walked by and he was sitting on his front porch.
The Mews has lost one of it’s founders and a fine gentleman!
Blessings and prayers, may he rest in peace!
Allen and Penny Beacock
Mary Moffatt
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of a dear husband,father and community leader. I first knew Ian when he was Assistant Agricultural Representative in Kent County when I was actively involved in 4 H Beef Clubs and Junior Farmers. How fortunate I was to continue that friendship when I married and moved to Huron County in 1961.Ian was not only a wonderful family oriented person but a leader in our community as he served on numerous committees and boards. He was a wise, kind and caring person who will be missed by many.
Bill & Audrey Rowe
Sincere sympathy to Shirley, Karen, Janet ,John & entire families, Sincere sympathy to each of you at this difficult, sad time! Our thought and prayers are with each one of you.Hugs Bill & Audrey
Jerry &Linda Traquair
Dear Shirley, Karen & Joe, Janet, Jon & Patti and families,
We are so very sorry for your great loss.
May the memories of a life well-lived be a comfort.
Sincerely,
Jerry & Linda Traquair & family
Colleen & Peter
Our sincere sympathy to you Shirley and your family at this difficult time. Peter Walden & Colleen Faulds Walden
DAVID McCLURE
Dear Shirley, Karen, Janet ,and John and all the McAllister family :
All of my family – Matthew ,Sarah ,Susan and Molly McClure send our
sympathies to all of your family . We have many memories to share
whether it was school , politics or travel .May all of you receive
God’s blessings and comfort in the days ahead . David McClure .
Lois and Glenn Hayter
Shirley and family: It is with great sadness that we learned that Ian has left us. We greatly enjoyed the many evenings that we spent going to the various theatres that we attended. or just breaking bread together. Our conversations during the ride to and from the OAC Alumni Curling Bonspiel were always entertaining. He lived a good life and he was a true gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lois and Glenn Hayter
Phil and Lisa Dietrich
John, Patti, Matt, and Brett
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather. We are thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
Phil and Lisa Dietrich
Trudy Groenestege
Shirley and Family, We extend our sincere condolences to you on your loss. We were fortunate to get to know you and Ian as your farm neighbours and friends for many years. We hope your loving memories bring you comfort and strength. Ian will be missed. Coby Vanden Boomen and family
Nancy & Lindsay Weppler
Dear Shriley & Family
Our sincere condolences to Shriley and your family. Ian was such a wonderful man and will be sadly missed here at the Mews as well is in our hearts. His soft-spoken wise words and his wonderful sense of humor always brought such joy to us, and we will miss him dearly. There are not words that can help ease your pain in this difficult time. Just know we are here for you and our hearts and prayers go out to you.
Our sincere sympathy!
Nancy & Lindsay Weppler
Jim Chapman
Shirley and Family;
My sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Ian will be missed, not just by you, his family, but by so many groups and
organisations in the area. His political leaning also describes the type of
person that he was.
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Dear Shirley, Karen, Janet, John & families, we were saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. Remembering him as a gracious gentleman, from our Hay Mutual days & Hay Days. . May you find comfort in your memories & pride for him. He contributed so much to so many organizations over his lifetime. Sincere sympathies.
Brad & Anne
Robert and Alma Westlake
McAllister Family
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Ian. We remember his community service as a member of Hay Township School Area Board that assisted in the creation of 2 central schools. While a board member of Blue Water Rest Home he led the construction of a modern addition.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Wilma Telford
Dear Shirley and all your family,
I will always remember Ian as being such a kind man with such a gentle soul who always had a smile, and a friendly nod or wave whenever our paths crossed, a great man who will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew him so well. He will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. May the caring and love of those around you provide comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Sincerely Wilma & Chris Telford
Elaine Mihm
Dear Shirley:
I was sadden to hear of Ian’s passing. I have not been in Ian’s presence often but when I have had the privilege I found him to be a quite soul. Great smile. Devoted to you Shirley. May the many memories you have shared bring some comfort in the days ahead. God bless Ian and deliver the support of family and friends in the months ahead. Sincerely Elaine Mihm
Mary Jane Mac Dougall
Shirley
Remembering times spent with you and Ian planning and organizing political campaigns – always quietly getting the job done with many successes! So much respect for you both in the community- I learned from the best. My sympathies to you and your family.
John & Anne Tasker
Dear Shirley and family,
We wish to extend to you our deepest sympathy with the Loss of Ian.May the Lord be your comfort and strength now and in the days ahead.
John & Anne(Annen)Tasker & Michael Annen
Don and Maja Dodds
Sincere condolences
Lisa Laycox
John and Patti and McAllister families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Thinking of you all.
Rodger & Lisa Laycox
Elaine and Jason Corbett
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Cherish your memories to help you through this difficult time and the days ahead.
John & Carol Coleman
Extending our heartfelt condolences to Ian’s family at this sorrowful time. A life lived well by all means. Such a clever & insightful man whom shared his time and talents with many. May he rest in eternal peace.
Blaine and Leisa
Dear Shirley, John, Patti and families;
We were saddened to hear of Ian’s passing and send our sympathies to you all. We always enjoyed visiting with him at the Hay Mutual functions. You will have many fond memories to comfort you in the days ahead.
Blaine and Leisa Stephenson
Melvin and Rosemary Joa
Sincere condolences from our family to your family in the loss of your husband and father. Melvin and Rosemary Joa, Roxanne, Christine
Ellen McConnell
Dear Shirley and families.
We were saddened to hear of Ian’s passing. I remember him fondly as a great board member at Blue Water Rest Home. Sincere condolences,
Barbara and Douglas Shephard.
Sandi Morrissey
Shirley & family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of Ian. I have many nice memories of the McAllister family from swimming, babysitting and neighbourhood farm meals. Sincere Condolenses Sandi & Dennis
Ralph and Eleanor Smith
Shirley and family: Ralph and I were so saddened to learn of Ian’s passing. We were happy to have our paths cross through Probus Club and through long time friends, our Liz and your Janet. Even through this pandemic we would see you and Ian participating on Zoom. We send our heartfelt condolences. Ralph and Eleanor Smith
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Shirley, Karen , Janet , John and your families,
Extending our sincere sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. We were so fortunate to have such wonderful next door neighbours on the Parr Line! My dad (Laird) and Ian often helped each other out as needed. Dad curled with Ian . Ian always had a smile and a quiet manner .
I remember attending the Belmore Syrup Festival with you. We went on a hay ride. Janet threw her mitts in the snow. Ian did get a tad upset as we had to stop the wagon and pick up the mitts. I should have not let her do that .
Cherish your memories! We will be keeping all of you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Doug and Sharon Kyle and Mary Jacobe
Joy yates
So sorry to hear of Ian’s passing. He was a fine fellow and great neighbour. Thinking of Shirley and family at this time. With regards from your Mews family.
Marg Gingerich
John Patti and family. I’m thinking of you as you go through this difficult time.