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Laura Allen Obituary

Allen, Laura E. BRUNSWICK, N.Y. Laura E. (Joslin) Allen, 45, beloved wife of Mark M. Allen, died Monday, October 27, 2008. Stepmother of Mark M. Allen Jr. and John and Brian Allen; sister of David Joslin, Donna (Daniel) Paradise and John "Jack" Joslin Jr.; step-grandmother of Gabrielle "Gabi" Ciccone and Kailee Allen. Service Friday 6:00 p.m., Sanvidge Funeral Home, Inc., Lansingburgh. No calling hours.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Oct. 29, 2008.

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Wendy Hankle (Jones)

November 4, 2008

Mark,
I was so sorry to read of your loss. I know Laura must have been very special to have been a part of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boys.

Erica (Volland)Hall

November 4, 2008

Mark,
I am so sorry for your loss. Laura was such a wonderful and kind-hearted person. I know she is now an angel looking over us all!!

Jeannette Camerota

October 29, 2008

My prayers and sincerest sympathies go out to the extended Joslin/Allen families and most especially to my old friend Donna Paradise. I had not seen Laura in quite some time but remember her fondly. I know she will be missed.

Siobhan MacLeod

October 29, 2008

Laura was an amazing person, she was always very nice and pleasant to work with. She will be missed.

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