It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Sadie Allen, 99, of Springhill, NS on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Born in Springhill, Sadie was a daughter of the late Charles and Viola (Campbell) Ashe.

Sadie was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 17, Springhill.  She was a dedicated blood donor and an avid Bingo player.  She had been a widow of the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster having lost her husband, Fidell Allen.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Deon (Christina) Allen, Barrie, ON, Hollis Reinders, Springhill, and Cherry (Dave) Cook, Calgary; fifteen grandchildren, and many great and great-great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

Sadie was the last surviving member of her immediate family.  Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Fidell, her daughter Viola and two sisters and two brothers.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of A.H. Brown Funeral Home, 5 McFarlane Street, Springhill (902-597-2361) from where a visitation for Sadie will take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 1 pm until the time of the funeral service at 2 pm.  Burial to follow in the Hillside Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Sadie may be made to High Crest Nursing Home.

Sharing of memories and condolences may be made to the family by visiting Sadie’s online memorial at www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the A.H. Brown Funeral Home Facebook Page.