Charles W.   Allen
Charles W.   Allen
Charles W. Allen, 77, husband of Florence (Kelly) Allen of Walnut Tree Hill Road, Sandy Hook, died December 6 in Yale-New Haven Hospital.
He was born in Greenwich on June 10, 1927, a son of the late Sigfrid and Theresa (Sunblad) Allen. He was raised and educated in Newtown. Mr Allen was a World War II veteran, serving in the 1st Calvary, US Army in Japan.
Charlie was employed for many years in the Building Maintenance Department of the Newtown School System until his retirement.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, James R. Allen of Newtown and Charles W. Allen, Jr, of Boonville, Mo.; three grandchildren, Jason, Thomas, and Lindsay, all of Missouri.; two brothers, Paul Allen of Newtown and Robert Allen of Sidney, Australia; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial in Newtown Village Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours were scheduled at the Honan Funeral Home on Thursday, December 9, from 7 to 9 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Newtown Ambulance Association, PO Box 344, Newtown CT 06470.
The Newtown Bee    December 10, 2004