Obituary of Dorothy H Allen

The death of Dorothy Allen a longtime resident of Weldon St. Moncton, occurred Thursday, January 01, 2009 at the Lakeview Manor in Riverview, NB. The last surviving member of her immediate family, Dorothy was predeceased by her sisters Marianne Gross and Kay Weldon. Born in Moncton, she was the daughter the late Harper R. and Grace (McGorman) Allen. After graduating from Aberdeen High School, she went on to Mount Allison University where she earned a Bachelor of Music Degree majoring in both piano and voice. She was the first Mount Allison student to accomplish this feat in both majors completing the seven year program in five years. She returned to Moncton where she started a Choral Society. Dorothy then returned to Mount Allison University, teaching music over a distinguished 22 year career. In 1950 she was given a leave from the University to go to Paris to study at the Paris Music Conservatory for one year. She then went to London for two years to study under the direction of an Italian Maestro. She was in London for the funeral of King George VI and the Inauguration of Queen Elizabeth. She was asked to help form a 375 member choir, which included several Canadians including Dorothy for the inauguration of the new Queen. She returned to Mount Allison where she taught Music until 1962. She also taught music at Harrison Trimble High School for a year at which time she directed the school's rendition of the musical Carousel. She was an honorary Life Member of the Moncton Music Teachers Association, as well as Moncton University Womens Association and the Moncton Community Concerts. Dorothy was a recipient of The Governor Generals Medal for her many years dedicated service to New Brunswick. When Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were in Moncton 50 years after the inauguration, Dorothy met the Queen at a noon luncheon. Dorothy was a lifetime member of Central United Church and a faithful Central Choir member. The memorial service will be held at Central United Church on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Jim MacDonald officiating. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Moncton, NB in the spring. In Dorothy's memory donations made to Central United Church Memorial Fund, The Dr. Georges Dumont Hospital Foundation "Dialysis or the charity of the donors choice would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Tuttle Bros. Funeral Home 171 Lutz Street Moncton, NB (506) 857-8564. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca Service Information Tuesday, January 6, 2009