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DAVID ALLEN JR.
SALISBURY — David Moore Allen Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Dec. 4, 2016.

David was born in Philadelphia, Pa. to Barbara Brown and David M. Allen, Sr. on May 2, 1948. David was predeceased by his father and first wife Cheryl. David is survived by his wife Louise, mother Barbara, brothers Wade and Mark, sister-in-law Cathy, and mother-in-law Norma.

He is also survived by his sons Derek and wife Melissa; Garth and wife Colby; Tyler and wife Caroline; Brad and partner Katie; Phun and wife Rosann. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren whom he cherished, Turner, Declan, Leila, Ross, Tia and Sammy. He is also survived by his nephews Matthew, Jack, Ryan and Taylor, his favorite uncle Bert, and many beloved cousins and friends.

David grew up in Haddonfield, N.J. surrounded by a close extended family. He played football as a running back and graduated from Nasson College in Maine. He then relocated to Addison County where he raised his family. He worked as a milk man for Monument farms and then as a carpenter and a furniture maker. David had a childlike zest for life.

Family and friends will remember the many whiffle ball games, bridge hands, rounds of Liverpool rummy and whatever new game he was excited to play. David was also an artist. He expressed his creativity in his work in the building trades and crafting fine furniture. He loved to tie flies and was passionate about fishing. He was also an avid photographer, his most favorite subjects being his family members. Family was central to David’s life and all of his interests and passions were nurtured through and shared with his family members. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made in his honor to Addison County Home Health and Hospice (PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753) who gave him great care at the end of his life.◊