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Mrs. Esther M. Allen, 88, of West Charleston died June 22, 2007
in Newport. She was born March 12, 1919 in Charleston a
daughter of Reginald and Mary Jane(Buck) Holmes. When
younger Mrs. Allen loved to crochet,knit,sew and she was an
excellent cook. She and her husband farmed together for over 45
years. She liked her garden and the rewards from which she
canned and preserved vegetables for the family use during the
winter months. She definately made use of all that they grew and
raised. Esther always found a soft spot in her heart for the many
pets she had through the years. Most importantly she cherished her
family and always looked forward to their visists. She is survived
by two sons: Jackson Allen and his wife Ann of West Charleston,
and Sherman Allen and his wife E. Anne of West Charleston. She
is also survived by grandchildren: Hazen Allen and fiance Kathy,
Julie and Francis Lamoureux of West Chalreston, Candace and
Martin Midura of West Lebanon,NH, Daniel Allen and his wife
Jennifer of Derby, Jeffrey and fiance Jan Cerrigione of E.
Plainfield,NJ; and by the following great grandchildren: Elana
Midura of W. Lebanon,NH, Haley Allen of Derby and Anthony
Allen of Derby. She is survived by a sister Pauline Darby and her
husband Roger of West Charleston and by numerous nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers: Rosco, Hazen
and Richard. Funeral servcies will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday
June 27 at the Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Home,
4670 Darling Hill Road, Newport with the Rev. Roger Fletcher
officiating. Interment will follow in West Charleston Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until the hour
of the funeral on Wednesday. Should friends desire, contributions
in her memory may be made to the Frontier Animal Society of Vt,
502 Strawberry Acres Road, Newport,Vermont 05855. On-line
condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home
website at www.curtis-britch-converse-rushford.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of
Curtis-Britch-Converse-Rushford Funeral Homes, locally family
owned and operated.
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