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Rev. Allan Griffin
June 30, 1938 - August 20, 2014
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<div itemprop="description">Griffin, Allan E. 1938 &ndash; 2014 of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, August 20 at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, NS. <br /> <br />He was the son of the late Vernon and Frances (Campbell) Griffin of Springhill, Nova Scotia. <br /> <br />Upon graduation from the Springhill High School, Allan attended Acadia University where he received his B.A. (1963) and his M.Div (1966). In 1966 he was ordained by the Atlantic United Baptist Convention. He served Baptist churches in Kentville, Montreal and Bridgewater. In 1988 he was received into the ministry of the United Church of Canada serving United Churches in Moncton, N.B and Amherst. He retired as Senior Minister of Trinity St. Stephen&rsquo;s in Amherst in 2004. During the course of his ministry he served on many boards and committees, including two terms on the Board of Governors of Acadia University and Acadia Divinity College Senate. After retirement he served as Chaplain of the Moncton City and the George Dumont hospitals in Moncton. <br /> <br />He is survived by his wife of 46 years Marilyn (Legge); daughters Karla (Mark) Gillis, Michelle and son David, grandchildren Brooke, Ella, Samuel and Charlotte; sister Darlene Chisholm of Digby; brother Douglas (Shirley) of Truro, Vernon (Jean) of Whitby, ONT and Norman (Shirley) of Five Islands as well as many nieces and nephews. <br /> <br />Arrangements have been entrusted to Campbell&rsquo;s Funeral Home of Amherst (667-9906). <br /> <br />A memorial service will be held at Trinity-St. Stephen&rsquo;s United Church on Monday, Aug 25, 2014 at 2 pm. <br /> <br />A reception will be held following the service in Burgess Hall. <br /> <br />Donations in Rev. Griffin&rsquo;s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association, Trinity- St. Stephen&rsquo;s United Church, Southampton United Church or to charity of choice. <br /> <br />Family flowers only by request. <br /> <br />Burial will be held at a later date for immediate family only. <br /> <br />Condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca or by visiting our Facebook page. <br /> <br /></div>