Arlen Allen Obituary
He was the husband of the late Rosetta Evelyn (Farmer) Allen; devoted father of Donna M. Norris and her husband Dr. Lonnie H. Norris of Wellesley; cherished grandfather of Dr. Marlaina Norris and Michael Norris; devoted brother of Jessie J. Dean, Ph.D. of Brandon, Fla., Clarence E. Dean of Vero Beach, Fla., Maggileen Allen Ford of Tifton, Ga., Gladys F. Dean Jackson of Tampa, Fla., and Esther E. Marr of Columbus, Ohio; godfather of James and Linda Marr. He was also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral service will be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Route 16), Wellesley, on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Bernard Harris Sr. will officiate. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visitation is prior to service, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment is in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Arlen's memory to the Zion Union Church, 805 Attucks Lane, P.O. Box 634, Hyannis, MA 02601.
For online guest book and directions, go to www.gfdoherty.com.
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Harry & Joyce Maddox
October 26, 2007
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Allen. We remember him as being a quiet, unassumming, gentle and loving man. The presence of Mr. and Mrs. Allen in the pews of Zion Union church was always so comforting. We will miss him as we miss Mrs. Allen. May God Bless all of the family and those who loved him. God's Grace and Mercy be with you.
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Mike Casey
October 23, 2007
Mr. Allen,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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