Allen Denniston, 94, of Algonquin Road, died at home Monday, March 6, 2017. Allen was born in Harlem, NY to the late Alexander and Narcissa Allen Denniston. He received a master's degree from Boston University and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during WW II. He worked as a writer for the General Electric Co. in Schenectady for several years. Allen was predeceased by two sisters, Carolyn May Peake and Narcissa Priestley. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dorothy Denniston and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service which will be conducted Thursday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101.

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Mar. 8, 2017.

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The 4 Cohorts. Allen's Birthday in Kent.

Rob Priestley

March 15, 2017

Uncle Allen, Thank You for guiding and inspiring me and being my friend. I Love You and Miss you, and I will never forget You!

Kristine Maxwell

March 8, 2017

Dot, I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Kris Maxwell

MICHELLE

March 8, 2017

Even though I only knew Allen for a short time he touched my life in many ways I will miss watching the opening bell with him every morning at 9:30am

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