It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow we announce the passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Audrey, on November 28, 2022. Mum was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a long time member of St. Agnes Children of Mary and St. Theresa’s CWL. Mum was an active parishioner of St. Agnes Parish for 70 years.
Born in Halifax on the 18th of January 1922, she was the eldest daughter of the late John and Jennie (MacDonald) Redmond. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 52 years, William P. Allen in 1995; brother, John and sisters, Shirley (Dr. Fred Harrigan) and Molly Robinson. Mum was also predeceased by two grandsons, John Allen and Daniel Lonergan and a great-granddaughter, Ella Stark, in infancy.
She is survived by her children, Bill (Cheryl), Barry (Mary), Janet, and Colleen (Paul Milsom). Also left to mourn are her grandchildren, Adrienne (David), David (Maria), Craig (Bethany), Sandy (Cynthia), Christy (Shawn), Dan (Faith), Tom (Shoko), Eric (Emma), Cindy (Allan), Ian (Nancy), Graham (Alyssa) and Andrew; great-grandchildren, Ronan, Layton, Mason, Maks, James, Charles, Brendan, Audrey, Emi, Beatrice, Anna, Eva, William, Eliza, Violet, Ben, Eli and Harrison. Mum is also survived by her sister-in-law, Margaret Redmond and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 6903 Mumford Road, Halifax with a reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chalice, Hope for Wildlife or to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
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