Mallory Allen
May 21, 1918 - September 27, 2016
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Mallory Allen
May 21, 1918 - September 27, 2016
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MALLORY ALLEN
1918-2016
Vera Mallory Allen of San Juan Capistrano, CA and formerly of Andover, MA died at her home on September 27th with all three of her children present.
Mallory was born in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan, Canada on May 21st 1918. Shortly thereafter her family moved to Proctor, MN where she would later meet her classmate and future husband Charles F. Allen. Chuck and Mallory married in the spring of 1943. Immediately after the wedding, the newlyweds moved to Southern California where they started their family.
In 1956, the Allen family moved to Andover, MA and found a home on the peaceful shore of Haggett’s Pond. Mallory was an avid reader and bridge player, a graceful swimmer and a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox. More than anything else, she loved music and singing and spent her last day on this Earth in song.
In 1982 she and Chuck moved back to Southern California, ultimately ending up in San Juan Capistrano. Chuck passed in 1988.
She is survived by her children: Cathryn O’Meara, Craig Allen, Sally Sarni and her husband John Sarni, her grandchildren, Michael O’Meara, Scott O’Meara, John-Paul Sarni and Patrick Sarni and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at O’Connor Mortuary on Tuesday October 4th at 10am.
O’Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA, US, 92653
Memorial contributions can be make to Sanctuary Hospice:
Sotto International
150 Paularino Avenue
Suite C125
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
9 responses to Mallory Allen
dawn thibeault says:
September 30, 2016
Mrs O and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. We will always remember our visit and Mrs Allen’s wonderful pecan pie. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Matt and Dawn Thibeault
Lisa Meisner says:
September 30, 2016
Cathy and Family:
So sad for your loss. Mallory was such a spitfire and will be missed. Love you, Lisa Meisner.
An Irish Prayer called Remembered Joy
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all,
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
Lisa Meisner says:
September 30, 2016
1 file added to the tribute wall
Christina Kartono says:
October 4, 2016
Dear Cathy, Craig and Sally,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her fondly as Grandma A, and when visiting her was amazed by her sharp wit and her generosity. I also remember her love of beautiful flowers.
Thinking of you all with love,
Christina
Christina Kartono says:
October 4, 2016
Lit a candle in memory of Mallory Allen