John David Allen Obituary
We bid farewell to John David Allen of Lynn, Massachusetts, born in Whitman, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 1, 2025 at the age of 90. John David touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint John David leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Sylvia Allen (Peckham); and his children, Julie (Alan Spreadbury), Andrew (Ellen Allen) and Cynthia Essler (Marc Alloway). He was also cherished by his seven grandchildren, their spouses and partners and his three great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Aleppo Shriner's Children's Transportation Fund at nobles.alepposhriners.com/product/aleppo-transportation-fund-donation/ (http://nobles.alepposhriners.com) or by mail to Aleppo Shriners, 99 Fordham Road, Wilmington, MA 01887-0578.
