Obituary of Thomas E. Allen

Ontario: Suddenly on June 21st, 2017, from cardiac arrest at the age of 76. He is predeceased by his parents, Edward and Margaret Allen. Tom is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra; his children, Edward (Renee) Allen, Jean Allen-Hems, and David Allen (Kelly Hogan); his grandchildren, Andrew, Megan, Courtney, and Allen James (AJ) Hems, Jacob Allen, Zachary and Brianna Allen, Dean Bauer, and Nicholas Welch; he leaves great-grandchildren; his brother Herbert (Jackie) Allen, sisters-in-law Barbara Stevens, Beverly (John) Gramlich, and Cindi (David) Molino, and many dearly loved cousins, nieces, and nephews. Tom was an active Volunteer Firefighter for 52 years with life membership at both Lincoln Fire Department and Macedon Center Fire Department. He and his wife owned and operated Willow Pond Greenhouses in Ontario for 32 years and he had the reputation of the finest geraniums and hanging basket grower in the area. Growing flowers was his passion. Tom retired from Gleason Works in Rochester in 2000 after 40 years of service. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 on Monday, June 26, at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Avenue, Webster, where his funeral services will be held at 10 AM Tuesday, June 27. Interment will take place at Furnaceville Cemetery in Ontario. Memorials may be directed to Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department, 719 Plank Road, Ontario, NY, 14519.