It
is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Gerald E. Allen,
known to many as “Gerry,” who passed away peacefully surrounded
by loved ones.
He
met the love of his life, Barbara “Bobbie” Kehaya, in high
school. The two married in 1974 and shared more than five decades of
love and partnership. Together they raised two children, Justin Allen
of Winooski, Vt., and Katherine Branon of East Greenbush, N.Y., with
her husband, Shaun Branon II. Gerry was a proud and devoted
grandfather to Shaun Michael Branon III, Samuel Allen Branon and
Abigail Barbara Branon, who brought him endless joy.
Gerry
is also survived by his siblings: Karen Decoteau and husband Earl,
Mary Slattery and husband Jack, Susan Hunkins, Ron Hunkins and wife
Patty; Reginald Allen and wife Debbie, and Kevin Allen. He was
predeceased by his sister Laurel Allen.
He
was equally cherished by Bobbie’s family and leaves behind Thalia
Swinyer and husband Len, Dick Kehaya and wife Jean, Steve Kehaya,
Jason Kehaya and wife Sue, and Damon Kehaya and wife Shelia, as well
as many loving nieces and nephews.
Gerry’s
circle of love extended to dear friends in his wonderful Essex
Junction neighborhood and the many four-legged companions who made
daily visits for special treats at his home.
The
family wishes to thank Ron Leggett, friends from St. Francis, Father
Royer from St. Francis, Roland Rabidoux, Paul Rabidoux, hospice nurse
Sandra Harms, Julie Jacob-Ochs and the compassionate team from the
University of Vermont Hospice.
A
mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025,
10:30 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church in Winooski.
For
the full obituary, visit gregorycremation.com.
This article appears in Jul 16-22, 2025.