Richard W Allen

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Richard W. Allen passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his home. He was 88. Born on September 18, 1926 in Athol, MA, he was the son of the late Rutherford and Ellen (Emmett) Allen. He served in the US Army during WWII, receiving an honorable discharge in 1946. Richard worked for 35 years at Manle Auto Parts in Saratoga Springs and always took pride in everything he did. He liked to hunt, fish, snowmobile, camp and travel in his motorhome. He was the strength of his large family and everyone always looked up to him. Richard was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his brothers, Roland, Neil, Rutherford (Jr.), Leonard, Wayne and Glenn; his sisters, Beverly Ruzycky and Marjorie Dufore and brothers-in-law John and Charles Carpenter. Survivors include his loving wife Elizabeth (Betty) Carpenter Allen; sons Steven (Dawn) and Lawrence (Anne); grandchildren Heather (Brian) Parry and Megan (James) Rowland; great-grandchildren Andrew, Hannah, Katie, Fionna, Ethan; brothers Arthur, James, and Walt (Joan); sisters Millie Mallory, Sandy Harrington and Donna (Roger) Mack; sister-in-laws Millie and Tiny Allen; brother-in-laws Frederick Carpenter and Oscar Dufore as well as several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many close family friends. Richard is also survived by his "adopted" family Debbie (David), Sherric, Sean, Erik, Kyle (Lauren), Jessica (Phil) and Braeden, Emmalee, Aven and Ayla. Relatives and friends may call from 10am to 12noon Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs with a funeral home service to follow at noon. Burial will be in the family plot at Maplewood Cemetery, Wiebel Ave. Donations may be made in Richard's memory to St. Jude-Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Children's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396 or a charity of one's choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.