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.
A private gathering will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the DHS Athletics, 79 Casimir Ave., Dryden, ON P8N 2H4 or Dryden Minor Hockey, Box 141., Dryden ON P8N 2A7.
Condolences may be posted at www.dcfh.ca
Arrangements entrusted to the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3.
