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Alison Szabo July 1, 1963 - June 5, 2024

In loving memory of Alison Jean Szabo, who passed away peacefully in Dryden on June 5, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Alison was born July 1, 1963 and grew up in Oxdrift.  She attended Oxdrift school, Dryden High School and Lakehead University before starting her 36+ year career with the Ontario Provincial Police.  During her career, she held multiple positions and one of her most momentous duties was as a scribe at the G7 Summit, in Muskoka in 2010.

In her youth, she and her horse, Cricket spent many weekends exploring the countryside with her group of Oxdrift girls.  She was a true country girl.  She could shoot a gun, drive a stick shift and even played goalie for her older brother and his friends. Having a true passion for baseball, she could play any position on the field. She never backed down from a challenge, despite the bruises, wounds and surgeries that followed.

She and her husband, Jim started dating on the baseball field and enjoyed 32 years of marriage.  They were blessed with two boys, Brenden and Blair. In the years that followed Alison spent most of her time at cold hockey rinks and dusty ball diamonds, all over the country, being the boys’ biggest fan.  Free time was spent at Blue Lake, Aaron Park and most recently, her dream retreat at Thunder Lake.  Hot vacations took them to Florida, the Dominican, Mexico and many more.

Alison is survived by her husband, Jim and her sons Brenden (Brooke) and Blair (Kyla).  She is also survived by her mom, Fran Blair, sister, Lori Sanders (Ken), sister-in-law Kim Blair, father-in-law, Link Szabo, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her dad, Bill Blair, her brother, Steven Blair, her mother-in-law, Reta Szabo and her treasured dogs, Darby and Bailey.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dryden High School Athletic Association or the Dryden Minor Hockey Association.

 

A private gathering will be held at a later date

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    Patrick McDonald says
    June 10, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    So sorry to hear of Alison’s passing. Jimmy you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

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    Michelle Ducasse says
    June 10, 2024 at 10:35 pm

    My deepest and heartfelt condolences to all. What a beautiful person she was. She will be dearly missed

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    Ted and Yvonne Bolton says
    June 11, 2024 at 4:10 pm

    We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

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    Mike Danielson says
    June 11, 2024 at 11:05 pm

    I first met Ali when I came to work in Ignace in 2010. From that point until she retired, I would get to see her with various Association events. Ali was great at her job and often held things together for Branch 17. Ali was always kind and helpful and I was privileged to have known her. Her laugh and love of life was something others could strive for. Thanks for the great smiles and laughs! Ali will be missed but anyone who knew her or met her is better for that meeting. My condolences for the family for their loss. Please know how Ali touched many lives in such a great way!

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    Sally Sipos says
    June 12, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    So very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady. I have great memories of our ball days, both playing together and watching our boys on the Trappers. Alison was such a fun loving person and will be greatly missed by so many. My deepest condolences.

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    Philip J Bezaire says
    June 12, 2024 at 5:31 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Alison’s passing. She was a mainstay at many O.P.P.A. Annual Meetings over the years and represented Branch 17 in a capable manner.. Rest in Peace.

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    Audrey Nosworthy says
    June 12, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    My condolences to your family. I remember Alison when she attended Oxdrift School, Lori and Steve’s little sister. Loved playing baseball with her in Oxdrift. Although I haven’t seen her for many years, I remember her vividly as her vitality was so infectious. Sor sorry for your loss.

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    Mark & Diane Beasant says
    June 13, 2024 at 1:48 am

    We are very sorry to learn of Ali’s passing. She was a special person who will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Jim and family.

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    Joanne Matthews says
    June 13, 2024 at 11:18 am

    Alison was a great spirit. So kind and friendly. She will be missed greatly by her work family. She always had a smile! I met her in the 90’s at Dryden detachment, and worked along side her more recently in the Association. She worked hard to help others. Rest now.

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    Kim Patterson says
    June 13, 2024 at 12:08 pm

    I met Ali through my work with OPPA Head Office. Ali was always friendly and very dedicated to the Association and the members she represented.

    My condolences to Ali’s family and friends. She will be dearly missed. R.I.P. Ali

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    Janet Alexander says
    June 13, 2024 at 6:28 pm

    I will always remember Alison as a fun loving, talented teammate during our many seasons on the ball field with The Red Eagles fastball team. My deepest condolences to all of her family.

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    Katharine Bourgon (Kathy Mills) says
    June 16, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    Tears in my eyes and pain in my heart. Oh Alison, you were a shining Oxdrift star and my childhood and adolescent memories are inextricably linked with you and your family. Camping with our parents, riding our horses with the gang, playing Twister while our folks partied upstairs, baseball tournaments, on and on. Your family will miss you terribly.

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    Wendy Peck says
    June 24, 2024 at 5:03 am

    I’m so sorry.

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