Corinne Ann Allan (nee Sims) passed away peacefully on March 14, 2022, surrounded by her family. She held hands, told stories and listened to some of her favourite songs.

Corinne was born in Winnipeg on Oct 16, 1929, the only child of Hilda and Clarence Sims. She grew up and lived in many provinces across Canada, following her father’s career opening offices for London Life Insurance.

When the family finally settled in Toronto, Corinne was able to plant roots, develop friendships. She attended the University of Toronto and Leaside High, where she first met her soul mate and eventual husband, William Douglas Allan.

Together Corinne and Bill started what would be a wonderful life journey together.

Corinne leaves behind, son Russell, daughter Barbara (John Shenstone) and daughter Suzanne (Geoff Cornish). She was a beloved grandmother to Arabella and Christina Allan, Harris and Jack Shenstone and Beau, Kaeley and Keiran Cornish.

Corinne loved art and art history. She was a Docent Emeritus at the Royal Ontario Museum, where she spent many years writing scripts for the various curated tours and permanent exhibits. Her favourites were the Egyptian Civilization exhibits. In 1979 she was honored to conduct tours for the King Tut exhibition held at the AGO, representing 2,000 years of ancient Egyptian history.

Corinne and Bill enjoyed spending time at the family cottage at Fairview Island on Lake Rosseau, Muskoka for over 40 years. They travelled the world and spent many winter vacations with friends, family and grandchildren around St Pete’s beach in Florida.

Corinne was a brilliant vibrant woman, full of life, love and happiness. She was a friend to many and took an interest in everyone she met. Corinne also enjoyed a little mischief, but the best kind.

The family wants to thank the wonderful support of her friends and the employees at the Dunfield Retirement Home. Thanks also to caregivers, Chel , along with Tess and Edna, who gave her so much comfort, love and support towards the end of her life.

The Irish blessing, “May the road rise to meet you…” was a favorite. Hers was a life well-lived, indeed.