Lyall Murray Allison passed away April 27, 2025. He was born January 11, 1932. Lyall was a devoted and loving husband and father. He started farming when he was 16 and farmed until he passed the farm to the next generation. He was happy the farm could stay in the family as he gradually handed it over to his daughter and her husband. Lyall loved farming and worked hard to improve and update the farm. He belonged to local farm associations and continually educated himself about farming practices in order to farm more effectively.
Education was important to the family and Lyall and his siblings all completed Grade 12. He attended Anderson, Roland and Carman Schools. Lyall married Lois Edie in 1957. They were married for 63 years until her death in 2021. They enjoyed spending time together and were seldom apart. They met Square Dancing and danced together in several local clubs for 60 years.
Lyall and Lois had 5 daughters. He was very proud of his girls and was known to say, he had 5 daughters who each had at least one university degree. He was a very involved father, showing up to watch any activity we were in, helping with homework and 4-H projects and driving us everywhere we wanted to be.
Lyall loved children. His enjoyment when he was with babies and young children was evident. He was a natural teacher and enjoyed teaching anytime he could. His daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews all benefited from this.
He fixed and built many items. He did most of his own repair work around the farm and house. He was a certified welder but also served as a carpenter, a plumber, a mechanic, an electrician and any things else that was needed. He derived great satisfaction from making something work again or from modifying something, so it worked better. His strong physical strength often showed when he was fixing things. Lyall enjoyed working with and training animals.
Lyall was involved in the community in many ways. He served on Roland Municipal Council for 9 years. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and later the United Church. He served on several church committees and did more work behind the scenes. He believed in supporting local businesses and did his shopping and business as close to Roland as possible. As 2 of Lyall and Lois’ daughters became involved in an international agricultural exchange program, they became involved with the program hosting trainees from several countries, some of whom they later visited on their travels.
Lyall and Lois loved their camping van and before it their converted bus. They put on many miles, traveling as far as Alaska and Pheonix but also using it to visit family and friends closer to home.
Lyall is survived by his sister Isabel, his daughters and grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Linda (Doug) Wilton; Heather Wilton, Christa Wilton, Andrew (Jennifer) Wilton, Douglas, Mia; Michael (Kristina), Lilia; Nelson (Ashley) Wilton; Fauna Wilton
Beth White (Rick Paradis); Jennifer (Logan) Queen, Everly, Blaine, Asher; Breanne (Steven) Landreville, Brooks, Harper; Tyler (Hailey) White, Amelia, Jack:
Karen (Murray) Hiebert; Kaitlyn (Donovan) Keilty, Emily, Samuel; Scott (Jessica) Hiebert, Nova, Axl; Melissa Hiebert, Matt (Kristy) Hiebert:
Gwen MacEwan Allison (James MacEwan); Grace MacEwan (Roein Manafi), Omeed Manafi-MacEwan; Rachel MacEwan (Caleb Jonker), Leo Jonker; Sarah MacEwan:
Mavis Allison: Julia Green, William Green, Anderson Green, Lauren Green:
and many nieces and nephews.
If desired donations may be made to Roland United Church or the MS Society.
Education was important to the family and Lyall and his siblings all completed Grade 12. He attended Anderson, Roland and Carman Schools. Lyall married Lois Edie in 1957. They were married for 63 years until her death in 2021. They enjoyed spending time together and were seldom apart. They met Square Dancing and danced together in several local clubs for 60 years.
Lyall and Lois had 5 daughters. He was very proud of his girls and was known to say, he had 5 daughters who each had at least one university degree. He was a very involved father, showing up to watch any activity we were in, helping with homework and 4-H projects and driving us everywhere we wanted to be.
Lyall loved children. His enjoyment when he was with babies and young children was evident. He was a natural teacher and enjoyed teaching anytime he could. His daughters, grandchildren, nieces and nephews all benefited from this.
He fixed and built many items. He did most of his own repair work around the farm and house. He was a certified welder but also served as a carpenter, a plumber, a mechanic, an electrician and any things else that was needed. He derived great satisfaction from making something work again or from modifying something, so it worked better. His strong physical strength often showed when he was fixing things. Lyall enjoyed working with and training animals.
Lyall was involved in the community in many ways. He served on Roland Municipal Council for 9 years. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church and later the United Church. He served on several church committees and did more work behind the scenes. He believed in supporting local businesses and did his shopping and business as close to Roland as possible. As 2 of Lyall and Lois’ daughters became involved in an international agricultural exchange program, they became involved with the program hosting trainees from several countries, some of whom they later visited on their travels.
Lyall and Lois loved their camping van and before it their converted bus. They put on many miles, traveling as far as Alaska and Pheonix but also using it to visit family and friends closer to home.
Lyall is survived by his sister Isabel, his daughters and grandchildren and great-grandchildren:
Linda (Doug) Wilton; Heather Wilton, Christa Wilton, Andrew (Jennifer) Wilton, Douglas, Mia; Michael (Kristina), Lilia; Nelson (Ashley) Wilton; Fauna Wilton
Beth White (Rick Paradis); Jennifer (Logan) Queen, Everly, Blaine, Asher; Breanne (Steven) Landreville, Brooks, Harper; Tyler (Hailey) White, Amelia, Jack:
Karen (Murray) Hiebert; Kaitlyn (Donovan) Keilty, Emily, Samuel; Scott (Jessica) Hiebert, Nova, Axl; Melissa Hiebert, Matt (Kristy) Hiebert:
Gwen MacEwan Allison (James MacEwan); Grace MacEwan (Roein Manafi), Omeed Manafi-MacEwan; Rachel MacEwan (Caleb Jonker), Leo Jonker; Sarah MacEwan:
Mavis Allison: Julia Green, William Green, Anderson Green, Lauren Green:
and many nieces and nephews.
If desired donations may be made to Roland United Church or the MS Society.