Alloa (Ontario) - Notables

Notable Births & Deaths for Alloa ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Alloa. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Abe Aaron (Musician)
- Born: Alvin Aaron
- He was born in York (ON) on January 27, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on November 17, 1970 (a Tuesday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Eden Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abe Aaron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eden Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eden Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Eden Memorial Park
Carl Henry Ahrens (Artist)
- He was born in Guelph (ON) on February 15, 1862 (a Saturday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 27, 1936 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Carl Henry Ahrens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Park Lawn Cemetery
Francis 'Frank' Amyot (Olympic Gold Medalist, canoe racer)
- He was born in Thornhill (ON) on September 14, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died on November 21, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis 'Frank' Amyot<1>
Terry Caffery (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Terrance Michael Caffery
- He was born in Toronto (ON) on April 1, 1949 (a Friday) and died in Thornhill (ON) on August 3, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Caffery<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors (Singer)
- He was born in Saint John (NB) on February 9, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Erin (ON) on March 6, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Erin Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west northwest of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Charles 'Tom' Connors<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Erin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Erin Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Erin Cemetery
Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Hespeler (ON) on May 23, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in Stratford (ON) on August 19, 1976 (a Thursday).
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence Edward 'Dolly' Dolson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Avondale Cemetery
Glen Harmon (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Holland (MB) on January 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on March 9, 2007 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Streetsville Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Glen Harmon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Streetsville Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Streetsville Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Streetsville Cemetery
Stephen Harper (27th Prime Minister of Canada (February 2006 - November 2015))
- He was born in Leaside (ON) on April 30, 1959 (a Thursday).
James Jerome Hill (Railroad pioneer)
- He was born in Eramosa (ON) on September 16, 1838 (a Sunday) and died in Saint Paul (MN) on May 29, 1916 (a Monday).
- Saint Paul is located in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Jerome Hill<1>
William 'Flash' Hollett (Professional hockey)
- He was born in North Sydney (NS) on April 13, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on April 20, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Springcreek Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Flash' Hollett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springcreek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springcreek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Springcreek Cemetery
Ada Mackenzie (Professional golf)
- She was born in Toronto (ON) on October 30, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Richmond Hill (ON) on January 25, 1973 (a Thursday).
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ada Mackenzie<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Park Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Park Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Park Lawn Cemetery
Keith McCreary (Professional hockey)
- Full name: Vernon Keith McCreary
- He was born in Sundridge (ON) on June 19, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Caledon Village (ON) on December 9, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the north northeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Keith McCreary<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Laurel Hill Cemetery
Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Acton (ON) on April 28, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Ottawa (ON) on January 7, 1935 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Beechwood Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Augustus Cutler Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Beechwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Beechwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Beechwood Cemetery
Sylvia Murphy (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- She was born in Montreal (QC) on September 24, 1931 (a Thursday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on February 24, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- At the time of her death, she was 89.
- We don't have any burial details.
Phil Nimmons (Composer, bandleader, clarinetist)
- Full name: Phillip Rista Nimmons
- He was born in Kamloops (BC) on June 3, 1923 (a Sunday) and died in Thornhill (ON) on April 5, 2024 (a Friday).
- At the time of his death, he was 100.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Nimmons<1>
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson (Musician)
- He was born in Montreal (QC) on August 15, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Mississauga (ON) on December 23, 2007 (a Sunday).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Emmanuel Peterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery
John Edward 'Jack' Purcell (Professional tennis)
- He was born in Guelph Junction (ON) on December 24, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Toronto (ON) on June 10, 1991 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Edward 'Jack' Purcell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery
Doug 'Romby' Rombough (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Fergus (ON) on July 8, 1950 (a Saturday) and died in Plantation (FL) on June 20, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Plantation is located in Broward County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Elora Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Alloa.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Doug 'Romby' Rombough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elora Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elora Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Elora Cemetery
Ned Sparks (Actor)
- He was born in Guelph (ON) on November 29, 1883 (a Thursday) and died in Victorville (CA) on April 3, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Victorville is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Victor Valley Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ned Sparks<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Victor Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Victor Valley Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Alloa to Victor Valley Memorial Park

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.