Stephanie S. Allen

Stephanie S. (Zabierek) Allen, lifelong resident of Chelmsford, MA, passed away on June 22, 2011 with her family by her side. Born at home in Chelmsford, MA on May 17, 1920, Stephanie was the daughter of the late Walter and Helena (Wazocha) Zabierek. She was a graduate of Chelmsford High School, Class of 1937. Stephanie was the beloved wife of the late Calvin P. Allen with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Stephanie was a diligent worker, with a number of employers. Her longest tenure and fondest memories came from working at Millipore Corp. for over 21 years before retiring in 1982. During her retirement she enjoyed spending summers at Lake Willoughby with her husband Calvin. Her passions included baking cookies, reading and spending time with her family and friends. Stephanie is survived by her daughter Marjorie J. Linstad of Chelmsford, MA, along with seven grandchildren: Bruce A. Linstad of Harvard, MA, Stephen M. Beliveau and his wife Angela of Royalston, MA, Brian S. Linstad and his wife Debra of Orange, MA, Heather F. Linstad of Vernon, CT, Russell H. Linstad, Jr and his wife Allyson of Massena, NY, Robert C. Allen and his wife Angela of Hudson, NH and Sean W. Allen and his wife Dawn of Groton, MA. In addition, Stephanie was loved by fifteen great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her youngest brother Roy Zabierek and his wife Ruth of Fort Myers, FL, along with her daughter in-law Diane Allen of Dunstable, MA and many nieces and nephews. Stephanie was predeceased by her son Robert C. Allen, her brothers Thaddeus Zabierek, Julien Zabierek, Henry Zabierek and sister Helen George. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, June 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. Her Funeral Service will be on Thursday, June 30 at 11 o'clock at the Funeral Home. Interment immediately following at Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be sent in Stephanie's memory to the Henry Zabierek Scholarship Fund at the Chelmsford High School Alumni Association, 200 Richardson Rd. Chelmsford, MA 01863 or Friends of Mel Foundation at 20 Pond Park Rd, Suite 107, Hingham, MA 02043 www.friendsofmel.org