Inga Mary Allan

January 17, 1934 – December 7, 2024

Inga Mary Allan (née Johansen) went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at Huntsville Hospital. She passed away peacefully with family at her side.

Inga was born on January 17, 1934, in Toronto, Ontario, to her parents Finn and Agnes Johansen (née McCracken). She was predeceased by her first husband, Bob Dean, her second husband, Grant Allan, her siblings Una Edwards, Karl Johansen, and Ila Johansen.

Inga was a proud mother to Mark (late Lynn) Dean, Karl (Jo) Dean, Brenda Dean, and Elaine (Edward) Super. She was a cherished grandmother to Jessica, Jennifer, Jamie, Jordie (Bill), Logan, Tori, David (Alex), Daniel (Jessica), Bethany (Adam), and 11 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews.

Inga had a fulfilling career as a social worker in Toronto and was actively involved with Muskoka Bible Centre since childhood. She retired with her husband Grant to Huntsville 30 years ago, where they became part of the Christian family at Faith Baptist Church. Inga was a dedicated volunteer at The Table Food Bank since 2008.

Known for her talents as an artist, writer, and performer, Inga performed biblical monologues across Ontario, Alberta, and the Arctic. Her legacy of faith, kindness, and service left a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Funeral Service: The service will be held on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville. In honor of Inga, the family asks guests to wear pink. A reception will follow.

Interment: Inga will be laid to rest beside her husband at Hutcheson Memorial Cemetery in the Spring.

Memorial Donations: Donations in Inga’s memory can be made to Muskoka Bible Chapel or The Table Food Bank.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Billingsley Funeral Home.

Katharine Allen Keen

Passed Away on December 6, 2024

Katie passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 6, 2024. Katie is survived by her children, Rob (Debbie) and Sue (Gord), nephew Alexander Crichton, niece Elizabeth Cobb, grandchildren Josh, Ben, Heather, and great-grandchildren Anthony and Luca. Katie was predeceased by her husband Robert Keen and sister Betty Ann Crichton.

Katie was a long-time resident of Pembroke, Ontario, where she volunteered with the Alexandra Club of Pembroke and Meals on Wheels, among other organizations. Katie had many passions: family, Cache Lake, art, choirs, bridge groups, golf, friends, and connecting with people. She loved nothing more than an in-depth conversation with friends and family about their lives.

Cache Lake was particularly special to Katie, as it was here that she continued her love of the outdoors, which began in the 1940s with family camping trips and many summers as a camper and counsellor at Camp Northway Lodge. A true trailblazer and fiercely independent, Katie passed on her love of the outdoors, especially Algonquin Park, to her children and grandchildren at the family cottage. Cache Lake was the constant stability over the years. The bonds of the ladies of the lake ran deep and continue into the next generations.

Katie will be laid to rest beside her husband in Pembroke, Ontario, in the spring. As per her wishes, a celebration of life will be arranged at a later date.

If you wish, in lieu of flowers, donations to Friends of Algonquin Park or the Alexandra Club of Pembroke would be appreciated.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Billingsley Funeral Home.