Allen J. Whitehead

MAIDSTONE, VT

Allen J. Whitehead, 79, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, in UMass-Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Worcester, MA, after a brief illness.

He leaves a daughter, Annmarie Pena, and her husband, Martin, of Clinton, MA; three grandchildren: Matthew Pena, Martin Pena, Jr., and Amy Morales; five great-grandchildren: Christopher Pena, Alexis Morales, Isabelle Morales, Jayden Pena, and Francys Pena; three sisters: Minnie and Hazel, both of New Hampshire, and Betty, of Wyoming; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Ann R. (Camerano) Whitehead, who died in 2017, and their son, Isaac, who died in 1993. Seven siblings, Helen, Frederick, George, Sarah, Joyce, Charlotte and Donald, also predeceased him.

Allen was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, and raised in Jefferson, NH, son of Frederick G. and Lila E. (Nichols) Whitehead.

For more than 20 years, he worked as a logger. Previously, he worked as a welder.

An avid gun collector, he enjoyed working outside on his tractor, carpentry and painting.

Per Allen’s request, there are no funeral services. McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Allen, or offer condolences to his family, please sign the Guest Book.