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THOMAS ALLEN Obituary

ALLEN, Thomas M. Sr. Age 86 of Boston, passed away Sun., Jan. 16, 2022, at Leominster Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Mary and Albert Allen. He served in the U.S. Air Force, did a tour of duty in Vietnam, and later in life, the Merchant Marines. Mr. Allen was a longtime member of Boston's Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M., the Syria Temple # 31, M.T. Zion Lodge #15, and the Mashpee VFW all of Massachusetts. He was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, had ten successful years as the owner of Mitchell-Allen Caterers. Survivors include his son, Thomas M. Allen, Jr.; niece Leslie Allen; extended family the Fleetwoods, Hamiltons, and Peeks. He was predeceased by his brother George (and Louise) Allen.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2022.

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Christopher Fleetwood

February 5, 2022

RIH Cousin Tommy. You will be missed. I know you are looking down on all of us. We will see you again one day.

Rev. Joseph Rocha

February 4, 2022

I want to extend my sincerest condolences and deepest prayers on the passing of Serviceman Thomas M. Allen to his family, the Hamilton's, and friends.
God bless, Rev. Joseph Rocha

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