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Allan Sniffin Obituary
Allan D. Sniffin, 81 of The Villages, FL, passed away on September 15. He was the husband of Deanne (Engstrom) Sniffin.
The son of the late Donald and Lois (Sauer) Sniffin, Allan was born on November 9, 1942, in Danbury, CT. He earned a BA in English from Rutgers University, and a MS and advanced degrees in Counselor Education and Administration and Supervision from University of Bridgeport.
Allan married Deanne at First Methodist Church of Danbury in 1966. After serving in the U.S. Army, he taught English and American Studies for 36 years at Danbury High School. Allan also served Brookfield as a Selectman for 14 years and on the Zoning Commission before that. Allan was a long-time member of the Brookfield Lions Club and was a Connecticut Lions Knight of the Blind and a Melvin Jones Fellow. After retirement, he and Deanne traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe. They moved to The Villages in 2011.
Allan is survived by his wife, Deanne, his daughter Tricia (Branden) Ritchie of Alexandria, VA, his son Tim (Debbie) Sniffin of New Market, MD, his brother Gary Sniffin of Yuma, AZ, and his grandchildren Caden and Hannah Ritchie. He was predeceased by his father, his mother, and his father's second wife Helen (Knapp).
Please see the Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services website for more information. In lieu of flowers, monetary donations in Allan's name may be made to the Lake Weir Food Pantry, in care of Hope Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Deanne Sniffin
December 24, 2024
Love and Miss you!!!!! Deanne
Katrina Otto Freier
October 21, 2024
Sending prayers to Mr. Sniffin's family as they mourn. I was lucky to be an American Studies student of Mr. Sniffin and Mr. Taborsak in the 1970's. They were a wonderful teaching team. Mr. Sniffin was always cheerful and amazingly patient with us as he lead us on a four day tour of Washington D.C., Williamsburg, VA and even a visit to Mount Vernon. I have such fond memories of my time in his class. God bless.
Nancy Morehouse Yamin
October 8, 2024
Mr. Sniffin was a teacher who really paid attention to his students. I sure appreciated having him twice as my teacher and he was one of my favorites!
Bob Rhodes
October 7, 2024
Mr. Sniffin was a wonderful teacher. I still remember his class and some of the things he spoke about, even though it was 40 years ago.
Amber Rozanski
October 6, 2024
Mr. Sniffin was a very caring teacher. Rest in paradise. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Love and light.
Amber Rozanski
Class of 1985 DHS
Bill Marcy
October 6, 2024
My deepest condolences to Deanne and family as collectively thousands of students, educators, state and local community members reflect upon Allan's good humor, multi-talented commitments to the the educational opportunities, welfare and the common good of all he unselfishly served for decades. I am proud to have known and worked with Allen as my mentor, colleague, neighbor, and friend.
Marty Ogden
October 6, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Sniffin. He was just a kind person and full of enthusiasm. My thoughts are with my friend Tim and the entire Sniffin family.
Norman Winnerman
October 5, 2024
My sincere condolences to the Sniffin family. I taught a number of years at DHS and was in the History Department along with Allan. He was an excellent teacher and a wonderful colleague. I know he touched the lives of many of his students.
Norm Winnerman
Hon Dianne E Yamin (ret.)
October 4, 2024
I had Mr Sniffin for American Studies at Danbury High School over 40 years ago. You never forget a great teacher and he, along with Mr Taborsak made History and English memorable and enjoyable. Condolences to his wife and family
Jodi Rell
October 4, 2024
I was so very sorry to learn of Allan´s passing. He was always a gentleman and a caring person. His dedication to our town of Brookfield was the gold standard for public service. Please know my condolences are with the family. Jodi Rell
John Osborne
October 4, 2024
Condolences to Deanne, and the Sniffin family. Allan served the Town of Brookfield well, and I enjoyed serving with him and Bonnie Smith on Brookfield's Board of Selectmen. Rest in Peace, Allan.
Dr Helga Jensen Ruopp
October 4, 2024
Beautiful soul... RIP...
Veronica Bellfatto Casturani
October 4, 2024
Mr. Sniffin was one of my favorite teachers at DHS during the late 70´s. I remember his patience and guidance.
Sending my condolences and prayers to his family.
Veronica Bellfatto Casturani
Phyllis Bauer
October 3, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family of Mr. Sniffen. He was my teacher at DHS and one of my favorites.
joe ginty
October 3, 2024
My condolences to the Sniffin family. Mr Sniffin was a teacher of mine at DHS
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