It is with deep profound sadness that we announce that on Sunday, June 9th, 2024 at 1:05 pm, Doris Mahalia Allison, passed away after a brief illness with her family by her side, aged 86 years. Doris was born on January 18, 1938, the fifth of ten children to Amelius Lennon Brown and Isabella Brown.
She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel, her daughter, Charmaine, her parents, her sister, Esther, her brothers: Kidroy, Leon, Joslyn, Osmond and her niece, Paulette. She is the cherished and adored mother of Exol, Sandra, Diane, Andreia, Horaine and Grace. She’s dearly loved and will be missed by her nine grandchildren: Ray, Cassandra and her spouse, Clyde, Jermaine and his spouse, Myra, Katherine, Sofiane and his spouse, Tina,Yassin, Sydney and her spouse, Domenico, Symonne and Sorine.
Her seven great-grandchildren, Cael, Caliyah, Cohen, Hartley, Archer, Kenzo and Aaliyah. She was much loved by her extended family, especially Clive, Sido, Christopher, Bianca and Dion. Her adopted children and grandchildren: Michael, Salim, Atana, Desrin, Marcus and Dejuan will miss her dearly. She’s survived by her siblings: Vivian, Clifton, Trevor and Berris. She has many loving and wonderful nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, grand-nephews, cousins and friends who will feel her loss deeply.
Doris was born in Jamaica and was trained and worked as a Milliner. She immigrated to Canada in 1975, to join her husband, Daniel. She worked in various jobs until her retirement at age 64. Her primary focus was always about her family and keeping the family together was of utmost importance to her. She was the matriarch of our family, and we will never be the same without her. Our hearts are irrevocably broken. We miss her deeply and she will forever be loved and abide in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know and love her.
Doris Mahalia Allison, rest in eternal peace.
A celebration of Doris’ life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024
At Pine Hills Cemetery and Funeral Centre.
625 Birchmount Road.
Visitation: 10 am Taylor Massey Suite
Funeral Service: 11 am Taylor Massey Suite
Reception: 12 pm Kennedy Suite
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Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Saturday, 29 Jun 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Celebration of Life
Pine Hills Cemetery & Funeral Centre
625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON, CANADA, M1K 1R1
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Saturday, 29 Jun 2024 11:00 AM
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