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William Allan Obituary

William V. Allen
William (Bill) V. Allen, age 49 of Beacon Falls, entered into rest at Griffin Hospital on June 3, 2017 after a long illness. He was born on August 5, 1967 in Derby the son of Elizabeth (Verette) Wilson and the late William F Allen. He was a resident of Beacon Falls for over 20 years and was formally from Seymour. Before his illness he worked as a supervisor for Derby Cellular Products for nearly 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl L. (Darzen) Allen and three children: Luke, Kayla, and Will James Allen all of Beacon Falls; his mother Elizabeth Wilson and stepfather Terry Wilson of Menard, TX; his brother Brian and wife Cyndi of Mountain City, TN; his twin brother and best friend Robert (Bob) and his wife Jennifer of Seymour, CT; his sister Elizabeth (Sis) and her husband Paul Dickens of Burlington, CT; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Griffin Hospital that treated Bill for the last eight years of his life. A special thank you to Dr. Katherine Mayra Chaisson for the dedication and care she provided to Bill during his illness. A special thank you to Thomas Baran and Linda Stachowiak. Friends may greet Bill family on Monday June 5, 2017 from 4 to 7 pm at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St. Derby, His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday June 6, th at 9:15 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Michael's Church, 25 Maple Ave, Beacon Falls. Burial will follow at St Augustine's Cemetery in Seymour. Bill be interred with his beloved father, William F. Allen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Luke, Kayla and Will Allen Webster Bank, 15 New Haven Ave. Seymour, CT 06483 for their education fund.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 5, 2017.

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Leslie Allen Downey

June 5, 2017

Condolences to his family & Children and Bob, Brian, Sissy & Betty.

Steve Vasas

June 5, 2017

We send our sincere condolences to the Allen family. May Bill rest in peace in the light of the Lord.
God Bless you all in this most difficult time.
Love the Vasas family.

June 5, 2017

My deepest condolences to the family. May the peace of god be with you as you cope with such a great loss.
-Philippians 4:6,7

Amber Paiva

June 5, 2017

My prayers are with you grandma betty / Elizabeth , uncle Bill was an amazing man

Virginia Maloney

June 5, 2017

My heart goes out to the family.

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