Obituary of Allan Doolittle

DOOLITTLE, Allan Ray (Shine) Born August 6, 1941. Peacefully went to the Creator and his Ancestors on July 18, 2018 surrounded by Friends and Family. Loving Husband of Gloria (nee Edgcumbe). Father of Douglas (Kelly), Paul, Darryl (Tracy), Peter (Heather), David. Step-father to Christine Scanlan and Terry Scanlan. Grandfather of 18 and Great-grandfather of 17. A grandson due in November and the first two Great-great-grandchildren due in August of identical twin girls. Survived by Aunts Mary and Ruby, Brothers and Sisters, Donna (Tim) Willson, Brian Doolittle, Darlene (Alex) Daly, Sheila (Stewart) Robertson, Les (Veronica) Doolittle and Elizabeth Pryor. Missed by brother and sister-in-law Harley and Karen Crumb. Predeceased by his Mom and Dad, Clara and Alvin Doolittle, brothers Daniel (Linda) Doolittle, and Larry Doolittle. Lovingly remembered by many Nieces and Nephews. Allan was an avid bowler, golfer and loved fishing. He was a pillar to his family and devoted husband. Allan worked at Cayuga Quarries as a superintendant and later retired from Gurney Sand and Gravel. Allan will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family would like to express their thanks to all the nurses, support workers, doctors and the staff at Stedman Community Hospice for their care and support. At Allan's request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Gunner's Club 115 Henry St. Brantford on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to HILL and ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME and CREMATION CENTRE, 30 Nelson St., Brantford 519-752-2543. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stedman Hospice Hankinson House or Brant County SPCA.