At South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 of Hensall in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Evaline (Mack) (Whiting) McAllister and the late Alma Skinner (1976). Dear father of Neil McAllister and his friend Sue Riley of Hensall, Dale McAllister of Grand Bend; Melvin and Nancy Whiting of London, Barbara and Lorne Turnbull of Exeter, Ruth Mercer-Ross and Paul Ross of Exeter, Linda and Dennis Hackney of Lucan, Larry and Marlena Whiting of Grand Bend, and Faye and Dwight Kinsman of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Tim, Peter, Brian, Sarah and Christian, Steven, Scott; Teresa and Dale, Chad and Jodi, Jodi and Pete, John; Denise, Rhonda and Dean; Jenn and Mark, Denton and Tina, Tara and Chris; Bobi-Jo and Jace; Jacob and Lindsay, Daniel and Luke and Kelly; and great-grandfather of 33 and great-great-grandfather of 3. John will be sadly missed by the Skinner family. Predeceased by his grandsons, Derik Whiting and Chad Van Meenen, great-grandson Dawson Sanger, son-in-law Bill Mercer, sisters Clara, Dorothy, Pearl, and brothers Albert, Clifford, and Will. John served for 6 years in WW II and returned to Centralia and then Hensall to continue his love of farming.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22nd at 11 AM with Rev. Pirie Mitchell and Rev. Paul Ross officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to South Huron Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
There will be a Legion Service in the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30 PM with the Hensall Legion.
McALLISTER: John W. of Hensall
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Barry Mason
Sincere sympathy to Neil and Dale and to all there families. Sorry to hear of Uncle John’s passing I was just informed. Sorry again we would have been there for you. My thoughts are with you, Barry and Brenda Mason
Nancy (Mason) O'Dell
Sincere sympathy to Evaline, Neil and Dale and family So sorry to hear of Uncle John”s passing at times like this I wish I lived closer. My thoughts are with you all. Nancy
Jane & Shirley
So sorry to hear about your loss Dale,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kathy, Kasie and Kyle Dasilva
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Linda Soldan
Ev, Neil, Dale & families…Our deepest sympathy in the passing of John. He was, indeed, a special person and very unique individual….loved by many. Please know we are thinking of you.
Nina Knee and Family
Evaline and Families
We are so sorry to hear the passing of John. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Judy Lamport
Dear Evaline and family, My thoughts are with you at this time.
Don & Donna Webster
To the McAllister family:
Our deepest sympathy to the family at this time. We always had a chat with Evaline and John at the Remembrance day service held
in Hensall on November 11th. John will be missed not only by his family and friends but also by his legion association.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
JIM Young
Dale & Neil
My condolences on the sad passing of your father. I’m sure you will miss him in your life.
JIM
Julie and Jim
Ev and Family, So sorry to hear of Johns passing.Looking at the pictures of the 3 of us in our T shirts sure brought back a lot of good memories of the great times we had at Green Acres We have been blessed to have known him . Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ev at this difficult time.
Peter and Gloria McFalls
Ev and the entire family,
Sorry to hear of John’s passing. He had quite the life and had the
opportunity to share his past experiences. Keep your memories close.
de Haan, Al & Ena
Dale, Ruth, Faye, Barb and other sibs,
Your dad had an interesting and long life. We read his book…what a guy!
You’ll miss him but you’ll also have great memories to share.
God bless y’all.
Randy & Karen Stanlake
Neil & Sue,
our hearts go out to you and your family. It is so hard to let go of a loved one no matter the age. Take comfort he is not suffering and has lived a great life!
Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Rosalie and Lorry
To Ev and all the family, we wish we could be with you at this difficult time but are sending you are thoughts and prayers.
John was a wonderful brother-in-law and we always enjoyed
all his wit and wisdom, he will be gratefully missed.
Debbie and Mark Burr
Bobi Jo and your family: we were so sorry to hear about your Grandfather’s passing. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Aunt Debbie and Uncle Mark.
Jerry and Alice MacLean
Dear Ev and Family,
Sorry to read of John’s passing.You have had many years together and those memories will hopefully make the future days a little easier.Your family will keep you strong!
God Bless.
marilyn waldeck
Sending a hug and sympathy to all the members of John,s family at this time. All the good memories over the years will comfort you during this time of sadness knowing that there are many of us who are thinking of you at this time .
Peter Kikkert
My sincere condolences to Mr. McAllister’s family. He was a kind, courageous and honourable man who will be sorely missed. I will never forget the incredible service that Mr. McAllister provided for this country during the Second World War. I had the honour to hear some of his wartime stories, and I will never forget the sacrifices he made and the role he played in the liberation of Europe.
Lest We Forget.
Bonnie Westlake
Dear Evaline and Family. I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a very sweet man and always a smile on his face. My thoughts are with your family at this sad time.
Rick & Barb Ingram
Neil and Sue
So sorry Neil to hear of the passing of your father. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Marion McCurdy
Ev & Family – I was saddened to read of John’s passing. Don (Chub) admired him and liked hearing his war stories and how he was able to deal with circumstances beyond his control during those difficult times. I send deepest sympathy and prayers to your entire family. He was truly a brave soldier and will be missed by many and admired by all.
Elaine Baynham
My deepest sympathy to all of John.s.family. I share your sorrow! Our families go back so many years. Elaine and family
Marion McCarter
Sincere sympathy to all of John’s family. Laverne had many a story to tell of being at John’s while doing the lawn in the Spring.
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Ev and all the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember the good and happy times and John will live in your hearts forever.
Dianne
Jerry & Linda Traquair
Dear Evaline and family,
Please accept our sympathy on John’s passing . He was quite a trooper, literally….wow 6 years of war-time service.
We came to know John well, when Jerry worked on Plant Maintenance at ‘Big O’. Neighbours, so to speak., he men were also enterprising. I met Ev when they took us to dinner at the ‘track’ to celebrate that enterprise.
It was good to know both John and Ev and an honour to be invited to their many elegant New Year’s celebrations, as Neil and Sue’s guests. What a great, fun-loving combined family.
We sincerely hope that Ev can find peace and healing in that wonderful, supportive family fold.
Doug and Judy Dalrymple
To the McAllister and Whiting families
Our sincere condolences to all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Gary & Judy Kyle
Ev and family, our deepest sympathy to you all. John was a very good man and a gentleman and a very brave soldier and hero. Thanks to him and men like him, myself and my son and daughter did not have to experience the horrors that he witnessed and fought so very bravely against! We all owe you a great debt and you are fondly remembered by many!
Lord God of host be with us yet. Lest we forget! Lest we forget!
Evelyn Steckle Vincent
Evaline, Neil, Dale and families,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. John was a great man with an interesting story to tell. He will be missed by many.
Zone C-1 Commander Larry Bailey
We Will Remember Them.
Larry, Joyce and family
Evaline, Neil, Dale and all the Whiting family –
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear husband , your father and step father. It is difficult to part with a special member of
the family but remember the good times you all shared as a
on special occasions.
John enjoyed visiting and sharing his stories to all and will
be missed by many.
Thinking of everyone at this difficult time.
You all mean a lot to the Black family
Shirley Erb
Neil & Sue
Please except my Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Shirley Erb
Roy McAllister
Prayers and Love to you all.
Manuela Roduner
Sad to hear of your dad’s passing neil. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Joanne and Bob
John McAllister was a good friend and a good neighbour to the Rowcliffe family for many years. He bought his first Jack Russell Terrier from us in 1985 and named him ‘JR’. John McAllister’s passing will leave a huge whole in our neighbourhood. John fought the good fight right until the end. He has earned his rest. God bless, Love Joanne and Bob Simpson.
Barb (Leonard Fisher's daughter) and Mark Lassaline
Our hearts were deeply saddened when the news of John’s passing arrived. My father, Leonard Fisher, truly valued John’s friendship during the war years and after. I knew this man was someone incredibly special and his boundless generosity and kindness should be an inspiration to us all. RIP John… you will be greatly missed.
Joanne and Bob
Good night dear Johnnie McAllister. You have been a dear friend and good neighbour for many years to the Rowcliffe family. You will be missed but you have earned your rest. You will never be forgotten. Love Joanne and Bob Simpson.
Ray and Judy Mills
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. I have many memories of times long ago when John and family lived on the farm on the Morrison Line. There was always much community visiting in those days and so our families got to know each other well. John always impressed me. It appeared he had a story, and a good one, to tell. I am so pleased he was able to write his memoirs down for others to read. He was a hard worker, dedicated to the farm and all that it involved. He enjoyed people and showed it in his respect for others. I remember a day in the Doctor’s office in Hensall, when John told a story about a problem he had with his leg when he was just a young man and how the old doctor in the hospital saved his leg, and also his life by his strange method of care. It was quite a story and has stuck with me for many years. I will always remember Johnny and this story. We all have been blessed to have known him throughout our lives. God’s blessings on each of you.
Jan Easton
Dear Faye and Dwight, your children and family, we were so sad to hear of John’s passing. You loved himand thought so much of him. It was fun to see the pics you posted Dan! You all have great memories of him. We are praying for all of you! Blessings, Jan, Doug and Jenna Easton
Alan & Denean Renning & family
Neil, Sue and family, so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sherrie Broderick
Dear Dale
To you and all the Family, my deepest sympathy for your great loss. Thinking of you…
Tim, Cherie and Lily
We are very sad to hear of John’s passing. John was a dear man whose words of wisdom and comfort were always given generously and with his special brand of humour. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Much love, Tim Cherie and Lily
Kathy Mann
Ev and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a special man and I am so glad to have had that Sunday afternoon visit. My deepest sympathy. Kathy
Marg. Prout
My sincere sympathy to all of John’s family. John was a neighbour
on the 2nd of Usborne for many years.
Larry & Sharon Gibson
To all of John’s family so sorry to hear of his passing he was a very special person to everyone who knew him our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time