John T. Allen

 

Sturbridge...John T. Allen, 85, formerly of Crescent Way and Cricket Drive in Sturbridge, died Monday, August 18, 2014, at Webster Manor.  His wife of 51 years was the late Geraldine (Grise) Allen, who died in 2003.

He is survived by his 6 children William J. Allen and his wife Jeannette of Worcester, Martin D. Allen of San Francisco, Daniel T. Allen and his wife Nancy of Lynchburg, VA., Patricia J.  and her husband Mark LaPete of Webster, Mary-Lou Gardiner of Cheyenne, WY., Regina M. Allen-Davis of Spencer, MA, and 10 grandsons. He also leaves a brother David G. Allen and his wife Joan of Worcester, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Allen was born in Worcester, son of Hugh A. and Doris B. (Gould) Allen and lived in Sturbridge for many years. He was a member of St. Anne/St. Patrick's Parish in Sturbridge. He was a US Navy veteran of  the Korean War. He retired in 1994 from New England Telephone Co. where he worked for 39 years. He also enjoyed woodworking and doing genealogy research.

His funeral will be Tuesday, August 26, 2014, from Sansoucy Funeral Home 40 Marcy Street Southbridge with a Mass at 10am at St. Anne's Church 16 Church Street Fiskdale, MA 01518. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Anne's Cemetery, Sturbridge, MA. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Monday, August 25, 2014 from 5-8PM. www.sansoucyfuneral.com