In Memory of Allan Mark Shabsove
It is with broken hearts that we say goodbye to Allan Mark Shabsove, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep, on July 4th, 2025.
Allan was the most affectionate “chéri d’amour” husband of Reina Brunet and truly devoted father to his children Kayla (Serge), Meesa, and Michael (Elizabeth) whom he adored. Allan was equally the very caring and loving Zayde to his three grandkids: Wyatt, Murphy, and Maude.
Allan was predeceased by his parents Sara and Hugh, and his sister Rochelle (David Greenberg). He is survived by his brothers Edward (Theresa), Joseph (Joanne), and Charles (Adrienne).
Allan was born on February 25th, 1953, and grew up in Sarnia, Ontario. In his youth, Allan worked at the local golf course and later, as a young adult, at a couple of his father’s businesses. Those interests were soon replaced by his curiosity of the flower business that was emerging in Ottawa. Allan greatly admired his grandfather Harry (Hyman) Fine who founded Fine’s Flowers. Eventually, Allan moved to Ottawa to work as the General Manager of the Fine’s Flowers’ maintenance department. The company became the top ranked FTD florist in Canada.
In May 1991, Allan decided to carve his own path and founded Fine Interiorscape & Maintenance which became a successful company in Ottawa. He was proud of that accomplishment. He built relationships with his clients in a way that was consistent with the values and business acumen learned from his grandfather. Over the years, he serviced several large companies, selected embassies, hotels, and many federal government departments. He sold his company and retired in 2010.
Allan was a true sports enthusiast who enjoyed boating, water skiing, downhill skiing, and taking his three children to the Ottawa 67’s hockey games. Allan had an incredible memory for numbers and could rhyme off stats about various sports and players, especially when it related to golf, his greatest passion. He spent endless hours watching golf tournaments on television. He was a proud member of the Camelot Golf and Country Club for approximately 28 years. He played golf regularly and enjoyed competing in men’s and mixed events. Over that period of time, Allan built several enduring friendships.
In his retirement, Allan showed an increased interest in geopolitics and current events. Although he had sold his company some years ago, he still enjoyed discussing business and financial markets.
Allan will be profoundly missed by his family and many friends. A celebration of life is planned for the early Fall. Allan will always and forever be in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers to the family, we ask instead that you please support your local florist by sending a plant or a bouquet to someone you love to brighten their day, just as Allan would have arranged countless times throughout his career.
A celebration of life will be planned and invitations will follow.
Chère Reina,
Nous sommes profondément attristés par la perte d’Allan, l’amour de ta vie. On sais à quel point il était important pour toi. Sache qu’on partage ta peine et qu’on est là pour toi dans ce moment de grande tristesse.
Kayla, Meesa, Michael, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Murphy and Maude,
Thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your father and grandfather. May his loving memories bring you comfort and peace while you navigate through this loss.
Reina, family and friends,
We are grieving with you the incredible life and human being that Allan was. May you hold him in your hearts forever and always. Sincere condolences with caring thoughts and prayers,
Reina and family,
I understand the sadness and sense of loss you are feeling. There is a space in your lives that cannot be truly filled but hope the wonderful memories you have of Allan will fill the place in your hearts that he created.
Bruce and I were blessed to have had you both for friends for a very long time and one day the four of us will share a game of golf on a heavenly course somewhere….
Reina, Allan was such a great friend. Such a devasting loss. We will keep dear all those memories we’ve made with him and you and the fun times we’ve had over the many years.
We grieve with you.
We extend our condolences to your family as well.
A lovely picture of Allan.
Dar & Bob
Reina, Allan was such a great friend. Such a devasting loss. We will keep dear all those memories we’ve made with him and you and the fun times we’ve had over the many years.
We grieve with you.
We extend our condolences to your family as well.
A lovely picture of Allan.
Dar & Bob
Dear Reina
We never can seem to figure out why. We just know it happens……we grieve with the pain and try to move on.
You have your memories and they must sustain you for now.
He was your rock and he knew it.
So sorry for your loss.
Charlette and Leo
God bless you in heaven Allan. We would talk about how he was traveling and having fun. He always had a wonderful smile and always laughing. Prayers to the family & take care
Chère Reina,
Nos plus sincères condoléances. Que chaque souvenir d’Allan te réchauffe le cœur et adouci ta peine.
To Kayla, Meesa, Michael, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Murphy, and Maude, our deepest sympathies. May you always remember how much he loved you and how proud he was of you all.
Chère Reina,
Merci d’avoir partagé ce si bel éloge à Allan, qui témoigne d’une vie bien remplie, malgré un départ trop tôt. Nous sommes de tout cœur avec toi et la famille d’Allan. Quelle belle demande que d’envoyer des fleurs à ceux qu’on aime en son honneur.
May you find solace in your happy memories together.
Nat et Rich
Dear ma tante Reina,
I found this poem and thought of you.
The moment that you left me, my heart split in two. One side filled with memories, the other side died with you. I often lay awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheek. Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday; but missing you is a heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain. You see life has gone on without you but will never be the same.
Our deepest sympathies ma tante,
with lots of luv,
Michelle and Richard
Dear Kayla, Meesa, Michael, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Murphy and Maude.
When tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand. That an angel came and called my name and took me by the hand. The angel said my place was ready, In Heaven far above, and that I’d have to leave behind all those I dearly love. But when I walked through Heaven Gate, I felt so much at home, for God looked down, smiled at me and told me “welcome home”. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for ever time you think of me I’m right there in your heart.
Our deepest sympathies to you all
Luv,
Michelle and Richard
(I’m Reina’s niece)
À Reina et toute la famille,
Mes plus sincères condoléances. Allan était quelqu’un que j’appréciais beaucoup au sein de mes années au club de golf et il a su marquer la vie de plusieurs.
Reina, je t’envoie beaucoup d’ondes positives dans ces temps difficiles.
Repose en paix Allan.
Mathieu St-Jean
Dear Reina
Great sadness and deepest sympathies for your loss. May Allan’s soul rest in eternal peace. May you and the family find courage through these times. We await your return at Camelot, Reina.
Allan is the first cousin of my husband, Lawry Slipacoff. We all grew up in the same neighborhood in Sarnia,ON, and attended elementary and high school together. Allan and Lawry were not only cousins, they were best friends and “partners in crime” participating in various shenanigans together throughout their high school years. Allan was in our wedding 48 years ago. We kept in touch with him and Reina and visited in Florida over the past few years. We were saddened to hear of Allan’s passing and will miss him greatly. Our fond memories of Allan are precious to both of us. We send heartfelt condolences to Reina and Allan’s family at this sad time.
We had many great times and fond memories growing up in Sarnia. Really enjoyed seeing and golfing with Allan in Florida a few years ago. RIP.
LENNIE Slipacoff 1st cousin.
Sarnia.
Reina, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you, his children and grandchildren.
Our heartfelt condolences on your loss. Allan’s humour, generosity, and vibrant spirit touched all who had the privilege of knowing him. He was a devoted husband, a proud family man, an entrepreneur, and a passionate golfer—all wrapped into one individual. We’ll always be grateful for his friendship and the lasting memories he gave us.
À matante Reina,
Nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous pensons à toi et à la famille. Faites-moi savoir s’il y a quelque chose qu’on peut faire pour toi.
To Kayla, Meesa, Michael, Elizabeth, Wyatt, Murphy, and Maude, our deepest sympathies.
Love,
Michel and Nathia
My deepest sympathies to Meesa and your family. We share your pain in a loss of a loved one and are thinking of you during this most difficult time. Dan and I wish peace and comfort
Love Connie Bettinger and Dan Toll ❤️
With heartfelt condolences to Reina and family – I will forever cherish the many conversations and chuckles with Allan. Intelligent,,humoured and well informed. A student of geopolitics and golf among other things.. He left indelible footprints on my soul and he will be forever missed. Impossible to replace….the only person to score an albatross on number 16 at Camelot.
May he rest in peace.
So sorry to hear of Allan’s passing . He was such a friendly & caring guy whom we met at Camelot many years ago. Condolences to Reina & family .
Riena
I am so sorry for your loss. My thougts and condolences are with you and your family.