Age 74, of Beaver Bank. Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away December 13, 2018 in Halifax. Born in Halifax to the late John Patrick and Mary Elodie (Gallien) Wade. Allan worked in the HVAC industry for 55 years, retiring from his own business, A J Mechanical in 2015. Left to cherish his memory is devoted wife, Catherine (Walker) Wade; daughters, Heather (Ed) Hewins, Kentville, Michelle (Brian Colborne) Wade, Dartmouth, Shannon (David MacDonald) Wade, Halifax; stepdaughter, Natalie Higgins, Dartmouth; stepson, Andrew (Cheri) Higgins, Beaver Bank; grandchildren, Lucas and Benjamin Hewins, Mac and Abby MacPhee, Zoë MacDonald and Kyle Chisholm; special nephew, Mark Wade; brothers, Raymond and Robert; sisters, June, Carol, Dianne, Sharon and Gail; sisters-in-law, Carol, Patricia, Theresa and Betty, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Frank. A celebration of Allan’s life will be celebrated Monday, December 17th at 2pm in A L Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St., Dartmouth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.