On April 17, Donald F. Allen, Jr., 66, of North Haven passed away at the Smilow Hospital with his family at his side after a brief illness.
Don was born in New Haven on June 1, 1951, the son of Rev. Donald F. Allen, Sr. and the late Augusta Hock Allen. He attended Southampton College, graduating with degrees in psychology and philosophy. He later received his MBA from the University of New Haven. Don was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in North Haven, serving on the vestry as Junior and Senior wardens and also served on the Buildings and Grounds Committee, and was the President of the Board of Directors for Stevens Woods. He was a thirty year Masonic member of the Corinthian Lodge 103, becoming Worshipful Master in 1994. After 40 years employment at the Schick Safety Razor in Milford, he retired and volunteered at Masonicare Health Center in Wallingford and at the Trolley Museum in East Haven. Don is survived by his father, his loving wife of 46 years, Karen Allen, his sister Claudia (John Muehlfeld), daughter Stacy Allen (David Wray), his son Donald W Allen (Katarina), and his daughter Kristen McNulty (Sean McNulty). Don leaves behind seven grandchildren: Alyssa, Linnea, Emily, Mattias, Connor, Ashley and Elin.
The visiting hours for friends and family will be held at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Sunday, April 22, 2018 from 2-5pm which will include a Masonic Service at 4:00. Friends and family are also invited to go directly to St. John’s Episcopal Church, North Haven on Monday, April 23rd at 11:00 am to attend a funeral service and attend the committal service immediately following in Beaverdale Memorial Park, New Haven.
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. It is hard to believe. He was a wonderful guy ad I know you had a great loving relationship. My heart goes out to you and your family at this heartbreaking and very sad time.
My deepest condolences to Karen, Donny, Stacy, Kristen, and Don’s grand-babies. I have always known Don to be a caring, friendly, and happy man. He will be missed by his entire extended family!
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you and the beautiful memories that will for live forever in your hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
My greatest heartfull sympathy to the Alllen family. I have known Don. R.I.P Don. .Karen I am her for you whenver you want.
To the Allen Family, I am so sorry and shocked of the loss of Don. I did not know he was sick and I am so sorry. My condolences to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Sincerely, Linda Sicignano Bradanini
Stacy and the Allen family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Take comfort in the memories of your loved one.
Sincerely, Donna and Bob Slattery
So very sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend, great memories at Lanphier’s Cove with Don,
Steve
Stacy,
My heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers going out to you and your family.
Dell
Karen so shocked and saddened to hear of Don’s passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Karen, I am so sorry to hear about Don’s passing. Sending you lots of love and hugs.
God Bless!
There’s no way I could have enjoyed my nearly 7 years at Schick without counting on Don’s humor. I was shocked to learn of his passing, and my heartfelt condolences go out to Karen. You were Don’s rock, and I sincerely hope you will cherish the memories the two of you paved over the decades. Since Don’s retirement, family was his number one focus. Karen, cherish the bonding you have with your children and grandchildren.
Dear Karen,
We are heart broken at the news. So very sad to lose Don so soon. We will miss his cheerful enjoyment of Lanphier Cove and his neighborliness towards us. Blessings to you and to your family.
Love,
Kathleen and Joe
Our hearts are broken for Karen and family. He was a wonderful Lanphiers Cove family member.
Karen we were shocked and saddened to hear about Don’s passing. We know he was enjoying his retirement! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry to hear this news. Please accept our condolences
Karen we are very sorry to hear about Don’s passing.. Will miss his cheerful greetings and also the delicious home made clam chowder and stuffed clams this summer.
Love,
Carol and Bill
Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen, we are so sorry for the loss of Don. We enjoyed playing bocce together at LC and getting to know you both. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Stacy, We are very saddened to hear the news of your father. May you and your family take comfort in knowing he is at peace, without pain and is watching over you and all his family until you meet again some day. You have our prayers and sympathy that the coming days will be easier.
Karen, my prayers are with you
love alberta
Karen, my prayers are with you
love
alberta
Stacy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kristen and Family– So incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
Ron & Ann Chomicz
Dear Karen, very sorry to hear of your loss of your dear husband Don . Prayers and condolences to you and your family.
My condolences.
Dear Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We have enjoyed talking to Don at all the family gatherings we have attended.
God bless you and your family.
Robin and Tom
My sincere sympathy to Don’s family and friends. I was fortunate to call Don a lodge brother. Thank you Don for visiting my mother at Masonicare all those Thursdays.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort your mourning hearts. I pray that you find comfort in Revelation 21:3-5. This scripture paints a picture of a world that is very different from what we see today. A world with no more sickness, pain or death…and it is not a dream, it is a promise from God. He promises to reverse the effects of death and resurrect your precious one. You will never have to say a painful goodbye ever again!
(John 5:28, 29)
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Kristen, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Karen
Karen, Rev. Allen. and family.
Shocked and saddened to hear this news. So many wonderful memories of our times
together at Stevens Woods. Don had such a wonderful sense of humor. And what a cook!
Residents’ dinners hosted by the Board were always a treat, If ever there was someone who deserved to enjoy retirement, it was Don. His travels, his hobbies and his family made him a contented man. Gone too soon. Don, may you rest in peace.
I am so sorry to hear that Don is not here anymore. I worked with Don at Schick. We was the nicest man.
I am sorry for your loss.