Obituary
FROATS, Allan Veteran WWII Peacefully, on June 6, 2014, at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Grace Young (2011). Cherished father of Carolyn Froats-Emond (Robert) and Donald (Stephanie). Dearly loved Grampie of Grace and Emily Froats. Predeceased by his parents George and Lillian (Macrae) and 9 brothers and sisters. After his service in the Royal Canadian Navy on board the HMCS Arrowhead, Allan attended Queen’s University where he earned a Bachelor of Science, Metallurgical Engineering. Allan was employed at Timminco Metals in Haley Station for over 40 years before retiring and running the family monument business started by his father, George H. Froats. Dad will be fondly remembered for his quick wit, silly antics, his love of Scottish pipe music, and his great dedication to his family. Sincere thanks to Dr. Cathy MacDonald for her compassionate care of both Mom and Dad over the years, and to the staff at RVH for their attentive care these last few weeks. Special thanks to the staff of the Assisted Living Program, Aikenhead’s Drug Store, and Scotiabank for patiently supporting Dad’s independence. Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., (at Lorne St.), Renfrew on Monday, June 9, 2014 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. – 9 p.m. A Legion Service will be held at 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment at Thomsonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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