Arthur G Allen

BYFIELD — Arthur G. Allen, 63, of Byfield, passed away unexpectedly at the Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport on Monday, Aug. 2, 2010. He was the husband of Linda (Davis) Allen of Byfield. Arthur was born in Boston, Nov. 7, 1946 son of the late George W. and Mary L. (Ashook) Allen. Arthur grew up in Boston. He graduated from the Thompson Academy in 1964 and went on to graduate from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree. On Feb. 14, 1969, he married his life partner, Linda (Davis) Allen. Arthur was the President of Omni Security which he and his wife founded in 1979 to help others be secure. Arthur had many accomplishments including: Commissioner for ninr years at M.A.C.; Chairman of Mass Aeronautics where he was the chairman from '03 to '07; Rex Trailer took Arthur for his first flight in 1967. Arthur got his own license to fly over 30 years ago and owned his own plane, always giving others the thrill of taking the controls. Various charities benefited from his donated trips. Arthur knew what it was like to have nothing, so he always went overboard to make sure kids had what he did not; he helped many kids get their pilot's license and inspired them to work for what they wanted. Giving was top of Arthur's list of things to do. Toys for Tots was a favorite. He gave generously to B.U. and to the Women's Crisis Center. He often played taps at funerals and on special occasions. He was involved at every level of community service; he drove "Miss Byfield" in the annual Byfield Days Parade in his yellow MG. He was a supporter of local causes even while being involved on a national level. He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. of MA and a member of the Byfield Protection Fire Co. 1 from 1974 on ; he was an EMT and EMT instructor. He helped to organize the annual Fireman's Ball. Arthur was a proud supporter of the Republican Party and he ran for public office. He enjoyed making his friends happy aboard the "Miss Byfield" in the Merrimac River, flying to his favorite breakfast spot, or stuffing a child's mailbox with candy bars. His favorite pastime was inventing characters and telling elaborate stories entertaining friends and he always said "Never too much food on the table." Arthur will be sadly missed by family, extended family and all the many friends he made over his life. In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: daughter, Kimberly and her husband Lt Col Anthony Lugo of Honolulu; and daughter, Elissa and her husband Armin Schlotterbeck of Califon, N.J.; grandchildren, Matthew, Chandler, Riley and Jackson Lugo of Honolulu, and Abigail and Ainsley Schlotterbeck of Califon, N.J. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Grimes and her husband Jim of San Ramon Calif.; their children, James, Douglas, Jeffrey and Elyse; father-in-law, F. Gordon Davis of Rye, N.H.; sisters-in-law, Jeanne Doherty and husband David of Conway, N.H., Carol Sullivan and husband Dan of Stratham, N.H.; many nieces and nephews and special grandchildren, Adam and Charlie Whitmore whose parents, Scott and Hazira called Arthur's home theirs. ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at the Byfield Fire Station, Central Street, Byfield. Burial will be in the South Byfield Cemetery, Jackman Street, Georgetown. A period of visitation will be held on Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. In lieu of flowers, donations is his memory may be made to Byfield Fire Dept., Protection Fire Co. 1, Central St., Byfield, MA 01922. For directions, information, or to offer condolences, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.