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James Allen Obituary

Internationally recognized, Coastal Geomorphologist, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, of a heart attack at age 61. Allen collapsed while on the commuter train enroute to his office in Boston. He leaves his wife of 30 years, Marlene (Vidmar) Allen. His daughter, Julie Allen, aged 27 and his son Fletcher Allen, aged 24. Also survived by his brother David Allen of Fayetteville, NC. His sister, Jeanne Peterson of Eau Claire, WI and several nieces & nephews. The Memorial Service in celebration of his life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, August 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Society of WellesleyHills, 311 Washington St. (Rt. 16) Wellesley Hills. Interment Private. Donations in his honor may be made to the Wellesley Free Library. Donations also may be made out to the Island Alliance, 408 Atlantic Ave., Suite 228, Boston, MA. 02110 (a non-profit organization) at which a fund in Jim's memory has been established for education and research in support of the Boston Harbor Island, the formation of which Jim's research was instrumental. Please visit www.mem.com for a complete obituary. J.S. WATERMAN AND SONS-WARING 781-235-4110

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 6, 2002.

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Christian Greco

August 5, 2002

Hard to know what to say. Mr. Allen was and is a father figure in my life. I was as close to him as my own aprents. This loss is difficult to describe in mere words. Mrs. Allen, Fletch & Julie, I'm always there for you.

Laura Thomas

August 4, 2002

My thoughts are with you Fletch and your family, and I am very sorry for your loss.

Richard Naylor

August 4, 2002

Condolences and Best Wishes to the Family.

Barbara Harmon-Fleming

August 3, 2002

We were shocked and saddened to read about Jim's death. He'll always be 18 and full of life in my memory. Graduated from Memorial High School and ready for life.

Alee Miller

August 2, 2002

My thoughts are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Gayle and Gerry Prager

August 2, 2002

Our condolences and love to Marlene, Julie and Fletcher. He was a dear friend and we will miss him.

Mike Penzo

August 1, 2002

My condolences to Marlene and the rest of Jim's Family. I was a geology student at Northeastern when Jim taught there. I remember him as a vibrant and gifted speaker and a wonderful man. I will miss him.

Sonia Statires

August 1, 2002

My condolences to the family of James Allen.

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