Marlborough – Frederick W. Allen Sr., 79, of Marlborough died Wednesday, June 7, 2023. He was the son of the late Leon and Gertrude (Cox) Allen and husband to Carol (Barbetti) Allen.
Fred was in the Army, stationed in Germany for some time, as a Missile Control Launcher in a “Mobile” Low Yield Nuclear Weapons Battery.
Fred and Carol were married on May 12, 1967 in Berlin, Massachusetts. They just celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.
Hunting and fishing were two of Fred’s favorite pastimes, as well as watching John Wayne movies, The Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.
Besides his wife, Frederick is survived by his sons, Frederick Allen Jr. of Marlborough, MA, Stephen Allen Sr. of Hoosick Falls, NY, his daughter, Kimberleigh Allen Siira of Marlborough MA, and his four grandchildren Chelsea Allen (Jonathan Moak), Ryan Allen, Jacquelyn Siira, and Stephen Allen Jr.
He was a dedicated husband, and father, but above all was so proud to be a grandfather and loved his grandchildren more than anything.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, Wilson Street, Marlborough, MA 01752.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to The Marlboro Fish and Game Veterans Derby. Please send checks to:
The Marlboro Fish and Game, 1 Muddy Lane, Marlboro MA 01752, in memory of Fred Allen Sr.
The Slattery Funeral Home of Marlborough assisted with arrangements.