ALLNUTT: The death of Edward Thomas "Tom" Allnutt, beloved husband, father and "Papa" occurred at the Brandon Regional Health Centre on Friday, October 21, 2005. Tom was born on March 15, 1922 in Arcola, Saskatchewan son of Teddy and Violet Allnutt along with four sisters, Mae, Lil, Anne and Toots. Tom joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1941 and served with the Lake Superior Regiment in England, France, Belgium, Germany and Holland, returning home in 1946. He was proud of his involvement with the liberation of Holland, even after 60 years. Tom was humbled by the gratitude that the Dutch people still expressed to the Canadian Soldiers. Tom married Annabelle Cooper on September 26, 1953. Together, they mix farmed in Tilston, Manitoba until 1975. They moved to Pierson, Manitoba in 1976, then into Brandon in 1982. Tom really enjoyed farming, curling, playing cards, crib, camping, woodworking and the Legion. The love of his life was his wife and family. His role of husband, Dad and "Papa" is one that we will always cherish. Tom will be lovingly remembered by: his wife, Ann; four daughters; Sheila (Rick) McNish, Bonnie (Dave) Fletcher, Cindy (Neil) Murray and Patti (Randy) Kingdon. He will also be greatly missed by his eleven grandchildren, Tracy McNish of Calgary, AB, Angela McNish (Dan Maffenbeier) of Pierson, MB, Shauna Fletcher of Guadalahara, Mexico, Ashleigh Fletcher (Jason Hildebrand) of Brandon, Alyssa Fletcher (Dennis Ward) of Redcliff, AB, Baird (Lisa) Murray, Clayton (Bonnie) Murray all of Winnipeg, MB, Dannielle Emond, Luk Kingdon all of Brandon and Holt and Dane Kingdon of Elkhorn, MB; and five great grandchildren, Jessica and Jayden McNish of Pierson, MB and Sheena, Curtis and Zachary Murray of Winnipeg, MB; mother-in-law, Edith Cooper; sisters-in-law, Irene McFarland, Catherine Eisthen and Willie McKenzie as well as several nieces and nephews. Tom was predeceased by: his parents, Teddy and Violet; four sisters, Mae, Lil, Anne and Toots, father-in-law, Bill Cooper; brothers-in-law, Bill Graham, Warren Presley, Bob Bullee, Don McKenzie, Willard McFarland and Alex Eisthen. The Graveside Ceremony was held at the Brandon Cemetery on Wednesday, October 26, 2005. The Rev. Michael Skliros, Legion Padre officiated. Urn Bearers were Baird Murray and Shauna Fletcher. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Tom to the Poppy Fund, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #3, 560-13th Street East, Brandon, MB R7A 7C1 or to the Napinka Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Bill Brigden, Napinka, MB R0M 1N0. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to memorieschapel@mts.net. Arrangements were with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330. Memorials
Legion Poppy Fund, or Napinka Cemetery Fund