George B. Allison, native of Dundas, died in Westmount laid to rest in his native Chesterville; Successful Montreal financier. Morrisburg - It was with deep regret that Morrisburg learned this week of the death of George B. Allison, brother of W. Percy Allison, of Morrisburg, at his home at 619 Murray Hill, Westmount, Quebec, in his 53rd year. The deceased was president of the Packard Motor Company Limited, as well as of Just Motors Limited, and was interested in the automotive industry since 1913. Before that he had been associated with J. W McConnell, the late G. F Johnston and the late Hudson Allison. At the time of his death, Mr. Allison was also director of the Canadian fur auction sales, Limited. Born in Chesterville, Ontario. In 1889, Mr. Allison went to Montreal about 26 years ago and entered finance. He soon became connected with church and charitable organizations and was chairman of the Westmount United Church and a governor of the United Theological College. The deceased was greatly devoted to the work of the Young Men's Christian Association being a past president of the Westmount branch of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Allison was a member of the canadian club, Marlborough Golf Club, and others, as well as the Montreal Board of Trade, and the Montreal Real Estate Board. He is survived by his wife, formerly Lillian Workman of Raleigh, North Carolina; by two sons, Jesse Graham and Eric Franklin Allison and by two daughters, the Misses Dorothy Enid and Marjorie Ruth Allison. One brother, William P. Allison, of Morrisburg and a sister, Mrs. Charles Graham, of Chesterville, also survive. The remains were placed in the chapel of a Montreal funeral parlour, the funeral service took place Monday afternoon at five o'clock in Westmount Park United Church. The pastor, Rev. J. L. Smithy officiating. Tuesday morning, the remains were entrained for Chesterville where a service was held in the Chesterville United Church at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Mr. Smith and Rev. Mr. Newman officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in the Chesterville Cemetery.
George B. Allison, native of Dundas, died in Westmount laid to rest in his native Chesterville; Successful Montreal financier. Morrisburg - It was with deep regret that Morrisburg learned this week of the death of George B. Allison, brother of W. Percy Allison, of Morrisburg, at his home at 619 Murray Hill, Westmount, Quebec, in his 53rd year. The deceased was president of the Packard Motor Company Limited, as well as of Just Motors Limited, and was interested in the automotive industry since 1913. Before that he had been associated with J. W McConnell, the late G. F Johnston and the late Hudson Allison. At the time of his death, Mr. Allison was also director of the Canadian fur auction sales, Limited. Born in Chesterville, Ontario. In 1889, Mr. Allison went to Montreal about 26 years ago and entered finance. He soon became connected with church and charitable organizations and was chairman of the Westmount United Church and a governor of the United Theological College. The deceased was greatly devoted to the work of the Young Men's Christian Association being a past president of the Westmount branch of the Y.M.C.A. Mr. Allison was a member of the canadian club, Marlborough Golf Club, and others, as well as the Montreal Board of Trade, and the Montreal Real Estate Board. He is survived by his wife, formerly Lillian Workman of Raleigh, North Carolina; by two sons, Jesse Graham and Eric Franklin Allison and by two daughters, the Misses Dorothy Enid and Marjorie Ruth Allison. One brother, William P. Allison, of Morrisburg and a sister, Mrs. Charles Graham, of Chesterville, also survive. The remains were placed in the chapel of a Montreal funeral parlour, the funeral service took place Monday afternoon at five o'clock in Westmount Park United Church. The pastor, Rev. J. L. Smithy officiating. Tuesday morning, the remains were entrained for Chesterville where a service was held in the Chesterville United Church at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Mr. Smith and Rev. Mr. Newman officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in the Chesterville Cemetery.
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