Allen Francis Tinkham

One of my new colleagues in San Francisco is Georgette Huie. She was a Christian Education Minister in several churches in Connecticut over the past twenty years. I asked her if she had known my friend Allen Tinkham. She said of course! It was so nice to have this connection. He touched so many lives with his love and kindness.

Dear Cynthia and family, Rev. Tinkham married us in 1967 while he was pastor of Niantic Community Church, and we still remind each other often of what a wonderful person and friend and pastor he was. We will never forget how touched we were that next year when he was willing to wait until we got home from Paul's graduate school class in Bridgeport, at 9:00 at night, to come and chat with us about how we were doing. We felt so special knowing that he thought we were worth that much of his...

I was sorry to learn recently of Allen Tinkhams death. As a graduating Yale Divinity School graduate, UCC In-Care Seminarian, and a candidate for ordination, I shall never forget (and indeed remember as if yesterday) meeting with Allen for my final profile review and counseling session in the spring of 1976 in his CT Conference office as I prepared for my first parish. His sincerity, love of parish ministry, commitment to the Christian faith, and enjoyment of students are signature...

Dear Cynthia and Family,
I want to thank you all for sharing Allen with us for so many years. He was my Mentor and friend for over fifty years. Even lately when we haven't been it touch I would
remember his advice and inspiration. He
placed me as a Summer Intern at New Fairfield Congregational Church during the summer of 1972. That experience was so helpful to my parish career. Louise and I enjoyed our lunches with you and Allen
over all the years. His guidance and love...

So sorry to hear of Rev. Tinkham's passing. He married my husband and me 57 years ago. Every time I go by the church I think of him. My sympathy to all.

Rev. Tinkham was my pastor at the Niantic Community Church during my formative years in the 1960s. His counselling, patience, and wisdom helped me survive some difficult teen challenges. He developed a fabulous Youth Group which traveled to various colleges, Washington, DC, and widened our horizons. Many of that youth group are still good friends. My sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

My heartfelt condolences to the family.i have Many beautiful memories of you all.
Lydia Wilson Sullivan

To Cynthia, Jon, Melanie, Peter and Laurie, Cathy and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Allen. He was a true Christian in thought and deed, an exemplary husband and father. We appreciated his dedication to the church organization, Christian virtues and contributions to our town. His life was long and proud, worthy of distinction.
Cathleen and William Hall

Dear Jon and family -

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you all in my prayers as you embark on this journey in such challenging times. If there is anything I can do, Jon, please feel free to reach out.

Sherry Petrosk