Arthur Eugene Allen

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arthur Eugene Allen, retired resident of Saratoga Springs passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 77. Arthur was born in Harrisburg, PA on October 6, 1938 to the late Arthur Eugene and Anita Allen. He graduated from Windham College in Putney, VT with a BS degree in pre-med. He was employed by The Population Council as Executive Quality Assurance Manager. He met and married his college sweetheart Lynn shortly after graduation. Arthur was an avid fan of the Connecticut Ladies Husky’s Basketball and the Boston Red Sox. He was a life-long member of the Lion’s Club and volunteered at the Council for the Aging of Saratoga. Arthur was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lynn McFarland Allen; his children, son, Arthur Eugene Allen, III, (Rosario) El Paso, TX; daughter Kelli Allen Baker (Michael), of Elk Grove, CA; and son, Ethan Allen of Saratoga Springs, as well as his grandchildren, Molly Baker, Sean Baker, Michela Allen and Olivia Lynn Allen. In addition to his parents, Arthur was predeceased by his second son, Michael MacFarland Allen. Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 to 10 a.m. this morning, Friday, June 3, 2016 at the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor and Rev. Larry Rice, CSP and burial will follow in the family plot at Bolton Rural Cemetery, Bolton, NY. The Allen Family would like to thank the staff of the Home of the Good Shepard in Moreau, NY for providing special care to Arthur during his illness. Donations may be made in Arthur’s memory to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.