In memory of

Annie Brigid Allam

June 2, 1934 - September 13, 2016

A sister, an aunt, a loyal friend, a computer enthusiast and most of all, a prolific donor to charities, our beloved Annie Brigid Allam passed away on September 13, 2016, aged 82.

Annie Brigid Allam was born in Shanghai, China in 1934 and went to a Catholic girl school. Marriage in 1961 took her to England, where she stayed for 9 years. In 1970 she migrated to Toronto to join her father’s family. After working for 29 years in the insurance industry and retiring in 1999, Brigid spent much time pursuing her hobby as a computer graphic artist and all things computer. It was not without some challenge to pick up computer at a retirement age, but Brigid always said: “I enjoy it!”

Before engrossing herself in the wonders of computer land, Brigid loved watching detective TV series such as "Perry Mason", "CSI" and "Law and Order"'. She also had a passion in the craft of sewing and knitting, making herself nice wool coats worthy of a tailor, and party dresses for her sister’s children when they were young. She still possess a kitting machine in her apartment, which she had ordered while visiting a home and craft show at the Toronto Exhibition Center with her newly immigrated niece from China.

A woman with a heart of gold, Brigid donated to some 20+ charities annually. She has no doubt touched many lives and changed a few for the better, not at least that of her niece, whom she sponsored to migrate from China to Canada in 1991.

We will forever miss you!

Guestbook

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Myra Ham (Friend)

Entered October 3, 2016 from Richmond Hill

I am deeply sadden by the news. My condolences to Brigid's family. She was such a lovely lady. She was a friend and although she was not family, I felt she could have been. She really enjoyed learning new things particularly related to technology. She will be missed.

Helen Lau (Friend since primary school)

Entered October 3, 2016 from Hong Kong

With deepest sympathy, may her soul rest in peace.

Olga Hufton (Friend, ex-colleague)

Entered October 4, 2016 from Scarborough, England

Brigid and I worked together for perhaps two years, which was a joyous experience.

I extend my condolences to you all and will be thinking of you.

Ruth Wilson (Friend)

Entered October 5, 2016 from Lincoln

Brigid was a colleague and friend. We worked together in Boston, Lincolnshire from approximately 1968 to 1970 when my husband David and I took her to Heathrow Airport to start her new life in Canada. She was kind and thoughtful and meticulous in whatever she did - making me unpick much of my sewing to get it just right. She returned to England in 1971 to attend our wedding with a beautiful cake decoration for our special day. We have kept in touch regularly over the years and I have many happy memories of our time together. May God bless and comfort all who are close to her.
Ruth

Jill King (Work colleague and friend)

Entered October 6, 2016 from Swineshead, near Boston, Lincolnshire

I first met Brigid when she came to work at the Lincolnshire River Authority in Boston as a secretary. We all worked in the typing pool and I have many happy memories of our time together. She was a very talented seamstress and made some amazing clothes. I have not seen Brigid since she left England but we have always kept in touch via Christmas and Birthday cards carrying all our news. She used to give me tips for using my computer but she was much cleverer than I could ever be. My husband Peter and I think of her often and treasure our memories of a dear friend.