Donald Allison Obituary

Donald Brian Allison (Don), age 89, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Born in England, Don received both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Cambridge University, graduating with honours. He further received a DBA from the University of New South Wales, Australia. Cited as a "Model Scholar", Don was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the Global University for Lifelong Learning in the United States in 2011. Don spent the bulk of his career in the aviation and transportation sectors. As Regional Managing Director of Trans International Airlines, he established the airline' s first international routes into much of Asia. Being a leading authority in transportation, Don penned many industry articles and gave frequent lectures, including ones to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. He retired in 1995 with the U. S. Department of Transportation, after a decade as Director of the Asia-Pacific region for the Port of Baltimore. In the same year, Don was awarded a certificate of honour by then Governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, in the name of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, for his valuable services rendered to the Colony. As a devoted philanthropist, Don founded and chaired several charitable organizations, including The Hong Kong Foundation for Early Childhood Development; The Hong Kong Junior Golf Development Foundation; and The Hong Kong Literators and Artists Association. Don was the keenest of golfers, with a six decade-plus membership at the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club. He was also an active member of the local community, spending five decades as a member of the American Club and the American Chamber of Commerce, where he served as Governor, and concurrently, the Chairman of the Transportation Committee. Donald Allison is survived by his daughter, Carol Allison-Musetti, and pre-deceased by his wife, Dr. Darling Allison and their daughter, Susan Allison. Services for Don will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10am at St Mary's Church, 178 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830.