Allen Ewart GUAY

GUAY, Allen Ewart Age 62, an extraordinary man, passed away peacefully at home with courage and dignity on Tuesday, May 4, 2004. Dearly loved partner of Pamela McLeod. Beloved son of Laura (Rognvalson) Guay and the late Ewart Guay of Trenton, brother of Eloise (Don O'Neill), uncle to Larissa (Jeff Lay) and Glen (Tanya) Hadley. Allen was predeceased by Janice Sherman Guay. He leaves his children, David, Mireille, Matthew and their mother Suzanne Guay (Dagenais). Special son-in-law to Jack and Maude McLeod, Cambellton, NB. Brother-in-law to Robert (Sylvia) and John. Uncle to Cindy and Maggie. Allen proudly served the Ottawa Carleton District School Board as a teacher and administrator for over 30 years. He was principal at Cairine Wilson, Earl of March, Gloucester, J.S. Woodsworth, Merivale and Osgoode High Schools. In addition, he served centrally on special assignments and was called out of retirement to lead an area study committee and be principal of yet another school. Allen was a natural leader and commited educator who will be long remembered by students, parents and teachers for his commitment to growth and development of people of all ages. He was a world traveller, gourmet chef, avid skier and ski instructor at Mt. Tremblant. Allen was a wine lover and collector who earned sommelier standing from Algonquin. A celebration of Allen's life will take place at First United Church, 397 Kent Street, Ottawa, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8th, 2004. In lieu of flowers, donations to Oncology Research at CHEO or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The Ottawa Citizen