Glen Allenby PARDO

PARDO, Glen Allenby - Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, April 16, 2006, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of 65 years to Susan Elizabeth (nee Norton), who predeceased him just two weeks earlier. Dear father of Bruce Pardo and his wife Joy of Harrowsmith, and Judy Berry and her husband Wayne of Kingston. Affectionately known at “Poppy“ to Andrea Kelman (Ennio), Kevin Berry and Jamie Berry (Christine), and “Great Papa“ to Matthew and Lauren; Bobbie, Billie and Tina. Son of the late Wallace Bruce and Grace (Best) Pardo. Predeceased by his sister Evelyn Stebbins and brother Willard Pardo. Mr. Pardo was born in Blenheim, ON and worked with his father, building homes until he moved to Kingston in 1953. He built some of the first homes in LaSalle Park and Amherstview and custom designed and built many homes in Kingston and area until his retirement in 1990. He then took great pleasure designing and building furniture in his woodworking shop. He was also an avid gardener in his later years. In keeping with Mr. Pardo's wishes, cremation will be followed by a memorial service in the chapel of the JAMES REID FUNERAL HOME (1900 John Counter Blvd.) on Thursday, April 20, at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment at Cataraqui Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the James Reid Reception Centre, following the memorial service. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Kingston Hospitals Joint Advancement (Cancer Centre of Southeastern Ontario) or the Heart and Stroke Foundation, in Mr. Pardo's memory. (Donations by cheque only please) - 4/18/2006 - ID8192946 Clipboard | E-mail to a friend