Anna M. Allen

Of Dorchester, born into eternal life on Sept. 2, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Allen. Loving mother to Marty Allen of Dorchester, Jean and her husband Al Sweeney of Somerville, Mary Allen of Florida, and Stephen J. Allen, Jr. and his wife Susan Allen of Dorchester. Cherished grandmother of 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also survived by sister Annette McKenna and brother Joseph Oliverio and several nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4-8 p.m. at the Casper & Sons Funeral Home, 187 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 7 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Brendan Church, 589 Gallivan Blvd, Dorchester. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Anna's memory to The Home for Little Wanderers, c/o Development Department, 271 Huntington Avenue, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02115 (www.thehome.org).