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Phyllis Allen Obituary
1929 - 2016 MANCHESTER Phyllis M. Allen, born December 20th 1929 in Newburg New York to Nicholas H. Mull and Lillian Parkinson Mull in Newburgh New York. Attended Arlington Memorial High school and was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in their Hotel restaurant management program. Phyllis was in charge of many hotels/restaurants in Florida, Virginia and upon returning to Vermont in 1971 she managed The West Mountain Farm & the Colonial Inn (known today as West Mountain Inn & the Arlington Inn). While preparing the house she had purchased in East Arlington to become Phyllis' Food and Et-Cet-Era she operated the ever-so-popular Reddy Hen, a favorite spot for the locals to convene over coffee & donuts until Phyllis' opened in December of 1980. Phyllis was famous for her "chicken 'n' biscuits" and mismatched antiquities of which you dined on. She is survived by her daughter Melanie Allen , 3 grandchildren: Garrett Allen, Troy Kardas & Meghan Kardas all of Manchester Center, a sister Beverly Drake of Poultney, Vermont, a brother Randall Mull of Colorado as well as several nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Milton Mull of Averill Park New York She has asked to have donations made to Second Chance Animal Center. The family will hold a committal service at the Evergreen Cemetery in Arlington Monday July 11th 2016 3pm. Immediately following there will be a remembrance of Phyllis' life to be held at the Gourmet Deli for those who wish to come.
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Ken Strickler
July 12, 2016
Hello Melanie, Just wanted to include my expression of sorrow at the loss of Phyllis. I used to have lunch at her Et Cet Era home along with Bill Briggs. We always enjoyed everything about that restaurant: the purposely mismatched table ware, the location, the one-of-a kind setting, the personal warm welcome, and of course the great food made with all the right ingredients, including plenty of butter. Yes, the chicken and biscuits was a favorite with a delicious gravy, and the green peas!! Oh, I almost forgot the home made rolls. Also I remember fondly the French silk chocolate pie--to die for. And of course that is where we first met you when you were waiting tables, and also Garret. Many lovely memories, thanks to Phyllis. See you again at your deli, soon I hope. Sincerely, Ken Strickler (Cambridge, NY)
Lulu
July 9, 2016
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family at this difficult time. Please find peace in knowing that God understands your grief and that He cares. 1 Peter 5:6,7
E. Brown
July 8, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Words of comfort at Psalms 25:17 & Jer. 31:15-17.
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