BX July 28, 1934

Reginald Allen

The death occurred suddenly Wednesday evening at his late residence, 13 George Street, of Reginald Allen.  Deceased, who was well-known as a member of the 125th Overseas Battalion and was a member of First Baptist Church.  To mourn his loss are three sisters, Mrs. George Riley, London; Mrs. Maude Fario and Miss Nettie Smith, city, one brother, William Allen, Detroit; and a son inn Hollywood.  The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from Reid and Brown’s Funeral Chapel.  Deceased is now resting at 166 George Street.

BX August 2, 1938

A large attendance of friends and relatives and a beautiful profusion of flowers marked the funeral of Reginald Allen which was conducted on Sunday afternoon from the Reid and Brown’s Funeral Chapel to the Soldiers’ Plot in Mount Hope Cemetery.  Mr. Allen passed away suddenly and his unexpected demise was a great shock to his many friends, who sincerely mourned his passing.  Rev. W.O. Bristol, Pastor of Riverdale Baptist Church was in charge of the service.  The pallbearers were members of the Canadian Legion, of which the deceased was a member, and they were: Messrs. A. Oliver, S. Wadell, J. Cooke, W. Hall, E. Stanbridge and G. Bennett.  The Last Post was sounded at the graveside by Corporal Hocken.