Allan, David Andrew David passed away peacefully at the Perth Community Care Centre on Monday February 11th, 2019, 3 days after his 88th birthday. He was son of the late Andrew Arnold and Catherine Bryce (Whyte) Allan. David was predeceased in 2011 by his beloved wife Iris (Crompton) Allan and in 1989 by his sister Alice Kirkpatrick. He was the loved and respected father of Margo (Lynn) Pratt, Anne-Marie (Doug) Nixon, Patricia Williams (Austin Pilgrim), Lisa (John) Graham and Andrew (Laurie) Allan. David was the cherished and loving "Pop" to his grandchildren Karen (Alex), Adam (Dianne), David, Danielle, Geoffrey (Kelsey) and Laura and great grandfather "Poppy" to Arabelle, Deserae and Olivia. He will be dearly missed by his sisters Elizabeth Collins and Agnes Downer, many nieces and nephews, the Crompton family, extended family, long time friends and the caring staff at the Perth Community Care Centre. David was a life long farmer and served on the BBD&E Fire Department for over 25 years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Friday February 15th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 1:00 P.M.. A reception to celebrate and honour his life will follow in the Blair & Son Family Centre. The interment will be held in the spring in the Scotch Line Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, the Alzheimers Society of Lanark County (Day Away Program) or the Scotch Line Cemetery would be appreciated. As we celebrate the well lived life of a loved father, grandfather, neighbor and friend, please feel free to wear something red. It was David's (our Dad's) favourite colour.