Obituary of Allen Brownlee

Retired Ottawa Firefighter-District Chief of over 37 years.

Sadly Allen passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the age of 79. Beloved husband for over 57 years to Denise (nee Berthiaume).

Cherised father of Stephanie and Julie (Dave Ellis).

Loving and proud Grandpa to Sarah, Ryan and Lauren.

Allen is predeceased by his parents Freeman and Kathleen Brownlee and his siblings Frank, Shirley, Clayton (survived by wife Pat), Mary, Desmond, Kathleen and Donald.

He will also be missed by the Berthiaume family, his nieces and nephews and many friends.

Allen devoted his life to his family and proudly served as an Ottawa Firefighter. He enjoyed his retirement in Constance Bay, his favourite place, along the Ottawa River.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Highland Park Chapel (2037 McGee Side Road, off Carp Road) until the time of the Memorial Service at 12 pm in the Highland Park Chapel, Rev. Canon John Bridges to officiate. Reception to follow.

For those wishing, donations can be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.