Newington Obituary: Robert Allen, 94

Robert W. Allen, 94, of Newington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 4, 2018.

Born in East Providence, RI on May 6, 1924, he was the son of the late Lloyd and Edith (Rogers) Allen. He served our country with great pride in the United States Navy during WWII. Bob was a longtime Newington resident, and prior to retirement was employed with Creed Monarch Inc giving many years of dedicated service.

Bob enjoyed fishing, going for long drives, trips to the casino, watching the horses run, following the Boston Red Sox, doing crossword puzzles, and taking care of his lawn, but he had a great passion and natural talent for the game of golf.

He earned many titles in the amateur ranks in Rhode Island and Connecticut spanning the 1940s to the 1960s, including RI Junior Champion at age 16, five RI State Amateur titles, one Connecticut State Amateur title, New England Amateur Champion in 1958, and tied for first day lead in the Insurance City Open in 1961. In 2001, Bob was inducted in the inaugural class of the Rhode Island Golf Hall of Fame. More recently he had been active with the Senior's Golf at Indian Hill Country Club playing his weekly nine until the age of 90.

Although known for being soft-spoken and private, and possessing a great sense of humor, his devotion to family and good friends was unmatched.

Left to honor and cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 67 years, Stacia L. (Buban) Allen, his children Nancy M. Adelson and her husband Richard of Southington, Laurie L. Allen of Danbury, Bradford S. Allen and his wife Adelina of Newington, Jeffrey M. Allen and his fiancée Judy Michon of East Longmeadow, MA, a brother Kenneth Allen and his wife Maureen of East Providence, RI, 9 grandchildren (Lindsay, Thomas, Bradford Jr., Chelsea, Heather, Kendra, Christopher, Parker, and Chloe) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son Robert W. Allen, Jr. in 1970 and his siblings Phyllis Carpenter, Audrey Allen, and Byron Allen.

The family would like to thank Atria of Farmington for their care and support.

A celebration of his life will take place on Thursday, June 7, at 12:00 PM with Military Honors at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave, Newington. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.