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Barbara Allen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 8, 2008.

GULFPORT, Fla. — Barbara I. Allen, 79, of Gulfport, died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Palms of Pasadena Hospital.

Originally from Fitchburg, Mass., she lived in Natick, Mass., for more than 40 years before retiring to Florida with her husband, the late Jack Allen.

Barbara was an extremely creative person. Her house is filled with her artwork, murals, and crafts. She was also a very talented seamstress. Barbara passed her creativity onto her children and grandchildren, and one of her greatest pleasures was working with her grandchildren on various arts and crafts projects. Barbara also had a great love for animals.

She leaves behind her daughter, Barbara Owen of Holliston, Mass., and three sons, Kelly Allen and his wife, Kelley, of Gulfport, Jimmy Allen and his wife, Devorah, of Sandwich, and Jack Allen and his wife, Sabina, of Chandler, Ariz. She also leaves behind her 12 grandchildren, whom she loved unconditionally, Michele, Jason, Casey, Maggie, Mallory, Tully, Jack, Jenny, Trevor, Sam, Noa and Aeden. She also leaves behind her three sisters, Norma, Carol and Pat, and her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jean and Ted Ellis of Brewster.

"Hi, I am Tully, Grammy always played games with me and I loved her."

"You were the best crazy old woman ever. I love you and will miss you." Love, Jason

"I will be lost without Grammy's guidance, love, and unfaltering understanding and acceptance. I'll strive to become the person she always saw me to be and the person she always knew I could be. She was one of a kind and our family was so lucky to have her. Her amazing spirit will live on in all of our hearts and will continue to touch lives. Words will never be able to explain how beautiful of a person she was and how she affected all of us. We will never be the same without her. I'll miss and love her forever. I miss you so much Grammy!" Love, Michele

"I loved Grammy so much. Whenever we would go over to her house we would never leave empty-handed. She would always give our birthday presents to us so much earlier than our actual birthday which made me laugh. You would never know when it was coming. She would always say the funniest things that made me laugh. And she never sat down. She always had to get us something. We would always walk over or ride our bikes and she would always be there. When we got there she would always greet us with a smile and she would always have some kind of treat waiting. I loved her so much and will always remember how happy she was." Love, Mallory

"Grammy was always positive and happy and we all loved her very much." Love, Sam

"There are two things I distinctly remember about Grammy. First is that she always put my dad in his place, which made me smile, and second was her giving. She was always doing things for others, and what made it stand out to me is that it didn't stand out to others. It was as though it was just a natural thing that people were used to and it is someting I really admire." Love, Trevor

"Grammy was always thinking about other people." Love, Jenny

"Her sincerity and creativity and the will to always do the right thing was something that we all appreciated and something we can only strive to reach. She was the center of our family and she lived her life to the fullest. She will forever be with us." Love, Jack

"Grammy was an amazing woman who never had a frown. I loved going to her house to play when I was younger. She always had new, fun things for us. I loved how easy it was to go over to her house anytime, any age, and still get lots of goodies. She always wanted to do things for people. She could never just sit down. She had to make sure you had something to drink or eat. Whenever I called her from school she would always make sure I was having fun, and not just working hard. There is going to be a huge hole in my heart, but she will never be forgotten. I love her very much." Love, Maggie.

"I will always remember Grammy for being happy and fun. She would always do whatever she could for me. She was always giving and offering, whether it was a Baby Ruth candy bar, a couple of bucks here and there, a chocolate sundae with whipped cream and a cherry on top, a delicious Christmas breakfast, or a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner. Grammy was always creative, and I learned from her that it is fun to make art and be creative. She would always have drawing books, and all sorts of crafts for us to do ever since we were kids. Going to Grammy's house was fun! She had dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, birds and goldfish. I will miss them, too. I love you so much Grammy, and I will always miss you." Love, Casey.

Memorial donations may be made to MSPCA, 1577 Falmouth Road, Centerville, MA 02632.

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June 8, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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