With profound sadness we announce the passing of Allan Douglas Dafoe on April 1, 2023 at the age of 91. He passed away peacefully in Thunder Bay, Ontario after suffering from 3+ year battle with Dementia.
Allan was born on March 22, 1932 in Fort William, Ontario to Charles Keith and Margaret Dafoe; he grew up alongside his siblings: Les, Lyllis, Isabel, Donnie, Marg, Ray and David.
Allan worked as a Pipefitter Foreman at Abitibi Papermill Thunder Bay division until his retirement on September 1, 1992. He loved his time at camp on Rolland Lake; fishing, spending time with his family and friends. His favourite pastime was watching his Cubbies, especially the year they won the World Series in 2016.
Allan leaves behind his wife, Roberta Joan Dafoe, whom he married on July 10, 1953. He will be forever remembered by his children: Douglas Allan Dafoe (Nadia), Sharon Edith Dafoe, Catherine Anne Gilmour (Rick). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Derek (Stefanie), Andy (Julie), Cheryl, Tyler (Nikki), Allyson (Gary), Meaghan (Seth); his numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren and his extended family.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Southbridge Roseview for their care and compassion shown to Allan over the years.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of Harbourview Funeral Centre, 499 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, Ontario on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 12:00 Noon presided by Canon Ed Swayze. Visitation will begin one hour prior.
In lieu of flowers and in honour of Allan Dafoe, please consider donating to the Arthritis Society (www.impact.arthristis.ca) or Canadian Hearing Services (www.chs.ca) Thunder Bay, ON.
The Day God Took You Home
In tears we saw you sinking,
And watched you pass away.
Our hearts were almost broken,
We wanted you to stay.
But when we saw you sleeping,
So peaceful, free from pain,
How could we wish you back with us?
To suffer that again.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
The day God took you home.
