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James Allen Obituary
Andover-James E. Allen of Andover passed away Monday, March 2.
His wife, Patricia A. (Sheary) Allen passed away in 1990. He leaves two sons, James C. Allen of Andover and Garrett S. Allen of Leeds, ME; a daughter, Liane E. Allen, of Newbury, VT; two grandchildren, Natalie Nicholson and Matthew Allen; a brother, George W. Allen of Wilbraham; a son-in-law Andrew Nicholson; a daughter-in-law Rebecca Burrow; and nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of George W. and Helen (Dolan) Allen, and beloved step-mother Mary A. (McGrath) Allen.
He graduated from South High School, where he played Varsity baseball. He then graduated from the College of the Holy Cross. James was an Army Veteran of the Korean War.
James was an engineer for Raytheon and EG&G Dynatrend Inc. for many years, where he kept the magnetic-levitation train initiative alive, before retiring. He was an avid WWII History buff.
The Funeral Service will be Saturday, March 7 at 10:00AM in Callahan Fay and Caswell Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle Street. Burial will follow in Saint John's Cemetery. Visiting Hours are Friday, March 6, from 3-6 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation,30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.
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March 13, 2015
My sympathy to the Allen family. My brother, Leo, spoke fondly of Jim. May his memory live forever.
Marion Hoogasian Bilzerian
Worcester, MA
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louise morgan
March 10, 2015
May jehovah provide the entire family the peace, comfort and healing that only he can offer during this difficult time. My thought and prayer are with you.
Marge Quaiel Dowd
March 7, 2015
As a high school friend, I am sorry that I am unable to personally express myself at the loss of your father.I want tell you that Jimmy was a very popular member of our class and was elected class president twice.He was not only a top student but also a friendly and kind person. Many years after graduation,when he came to Worcester,for a class reunion committee gathering, he told me that in his high school years he worked every day. I was even more impressed with his success scholasticly.You all probably know all these things about your Dad,and now you know that an OLD classmate remembers him fondly,too
My best to you all.
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