A creative spirit with a deep love for her family and friends, Allie died unexpectedly after years of living with complex mental health illness compounded by substance-use disorder, neither of which she chose.
Allie’s early childhood in Wolcott, Vt., was filled with many happy moments with her sisters, Emma and Molly, and her parents, Sara Pennock and Richard Duda.
Annual trips to visit family at the ocean in Rhode Island or Lake Anna in Virginia, camping on Cape Cod, and being with friends were some of the highlights. Allie adored all the family pets, especially Chloe and Sophie, her two dogs.
She had two very special mentors who inspired and encouraged her to develop her love of visual art. We hope they know how important they were to Allie.
As a young adult Allie became fascinated with archeology and spent a summer in Washington state digging for wooly mammoth bones. In time she discovered that photography was the medium through which she saw the world most clearly. She pursued this passion at the University of Miami, traveled to England for a semester and received a Certificate in Photography from Maine Media College in Rockport, Maine.
Allie’s spirit lives on in her three wonderful children. She knew she could not provide them with the opportunities to achieve their hopes and dreams and consequently chose an adoption plan for each of them, one of the most selfless acts of a mother’s life.
Words don’t adequately describe our gratitude for Dawn Tatro’s belief in Allie and the extent to which she went to support Allie in finding her sobriety.
She will be greatly missed by those who loved her and will always be remembered as the bold and beautiful light that is Allie.
Contributions can be made to Jenna’s Promise, PO Box 575, Johnson, VT 05656 or The Breakfast on Us Program, c/o Claudia Niles, PO Box 475, Morrisville, VT 05661.
A private celebration of Allie’s life will be held at a future date.
This article appears in June 17 • 2026.
I was so sad to hear this. Thinking of Allie and all those who loved her, especially her parents and sisters. She definitely had a huge heart and wanted so badly to be healthy and present for her children.
So sad to hear this. Allie had a special place in my heart. Sending so much love to her babies she left behind, her family whom loved her unconditionally, her friends who valued her artistic view!! Rest in peace, Sweet Allie. You will never be forgotten. <3
I thought that was a very well done obituary. Allie touched my life in so many ways and it was her strength that has helped me become stronger. So in her honor I will help fight addiction. I’m sorry for your loss
Allie was an amazing girl!! No matter what life threw at her she still showed up for everyone. She kept her eye on Peng and Rocket for me trying to keep them outta trouble. She was hilarious and her laugh was infectious. She will forever be missed and going to donate her part of Pengs life insurance to Jenna’s Promise in her honor. I truly feel for her family and know my thoughts and prayers are with you always. No matter where they are she’ll forever live on in her kids and her friends who knew her best. Rest in peace Allie your battle is over and hopefully you can find peace now bc u truly deserved it
Allie will be remembered as a sweet child. May she be at peace and kept in the memories of who loved her. A contribution will be sent to Jenna’s Promise in Allie’s honor.
Allie was a cute little blonde 2yr old when I first met her. I watched her grow up with my birthdaughter Emma and she had incredible talent with photography. She was a good girl who tried her best. Her children are her legacy. I love the whole family with all my heart and I am so happy that they adopted my Emma so Allie was never truly alone.