Dr Mike Lowis has sent this message for members and friends:
It is with sadness that I have to report that Rev’d Roy Allison died on 6th March. He was aged 82.
Frances, his wife, told me his death was due to Corticobasal syndrome (CBS), a rare, progressive atypical Parkinsonism, although this was only specifically diagnosed quite recently after a long period of illness. His cremation took place on 22nd of March.
Those who, like me, served on the Executive Committee in the 1990’s will remember Roy as a caring and committed Chairman of CCOA as it was known then from 1998 to 2004. We worked together on several projects, including visits to various agencies. I remember one of his great loves was swimming. After our meetings and at every other opportunity he visited the nearest swimming pool to enjoy a welcome dip. We have kept in touch ever since.
In addition to Frances, Roy leaves two sons, Paul who lives in the USA and Tim in Scotland. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Dr Mike Lowis served on the Executive Committee for many years and provided leadership for the organisation’s then Research Group.
