Jim and Iva Allard

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Iva Allard (née Acker) on December 27, 2012 and shortly after the passing of our father James “Jim” Allard on January 17, 2013. Iva was born on May 24, 1931 in Nova Scotia and Jim was born on Oct. 17, 1923 in New Brunswick. Iva and Jim had just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on December 18, 2012. Our parents built their home in the south end of Ottawa and lived there for 50 years. Mom worked for Sears from 1968 to 1974. Jim was a W.W. II Veteran and proudly served with the Royal Canadian Navy. Our Dad worked for the Maritime Telephone Company and then joined Northern Electric Company (Nortel). He retired in 1983. After his retirement he continued to work for BELL until 1992. Mom and Dad enjoyed playing Cribbage and Cards, and a game from down east called “45”. Iva is survived by her sister Nina, Jim is survived by his brother Joseph. They leave behind their loving children Arlene (Wayne), Kevyn (the late Mary) and Sarah (Charles). Visitation at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road, on Thursday, February 7th from 7-9 p.m. A private interment will be held at Beechwood Cemetery. In memoriam donations can be made to the Brain Injury Association of Canada and/or the Canadian Mental Health Association.