Marie Allen Obituary
STERLING - Marie Ann Allen, 79, passed away on September 22, 2025.
Marie was born in Leominster, the daughter of the late Richard and Elvie (Steikari) Bilodeau. For most of her life, she lived in Sterling and worked as a primary caregiver for her mother. She met and married her late husband Richard "Dick" Allen and became his primary caregiver until his death in 2013. She enjoyed home cooked meals and her beloved cat Shadow.
Marie leaves behind her siblings, Caroline Gamblin of Sterling, Norman Bilodeau and his wife Barbara of Clinton, Robert Bilodeau and his wife Linda of Leominster, Deborah Gonyea of Fitchburg, and David Bilodeau of Gardner.
She is predeceased by her husband Richard Allen, and brother Dennis Bilodeau.
There will be no services at this time. Handling arrangements is Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center. www.milesfuneralhome.com
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