Allen BlancheALLEN, Blanche Mary (nee Rowden)  - Peacefully with her loving family by her side, at Ross Memorial Hospital, Lindsay on Tuesday October 9, 2018.

Blanche, in her 73rd year.

Beloved wife of Paul for 53 years.

Loving mother of Colleen Pacione (Joe) and Jackie Moriarty (Glenn). Devoted Grandma to Kristyn, Nicholas, Jenna and Gavin.

Dear daughter of Nellie Miscio and Harold Rowden.

Cherished sister of Linda Merbler (Ken), Gail Bounsall (Bruce), Gary Rowden (Cindy), Keith Rowden (Debbie) Ken Rowden and the late Junior Rowden, Barb Henley, and Bonny McLarty.

Sister in law of Kathy Allen, Ian McLarty, Rose Aldrich, Frances McGillan (Pat), Mary Graham (Norm), Ralph Allen (Judy) and Gerard Allen (Linda) and the late Phillip Allen.

Will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Blanche’s Life at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (905-443-3376) on Saturday October 20, 2018 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. with sharing of memories at 1:00 p.m.

A private family interment will follow.
 
Donations in memory of Blanche to the Lupus Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
 
Online condolences may be shared at mountlawn.ca

“A special lady who will be deeply missed.”

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