Robert C. A. Allen ’47

Bob died Aug. 5 at home in Pembroke, Mass., after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in 1922 in Somerville, Mass., and was a graduate of Somerville H.S.

During WWII he enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 19. After the war he returned to Princeton and graduated in June 1948 with a degree in history. He was a member of Charter Club.

Bob spent most of his working career with the Social Security Administration, holding various positions, including regional administrative officer for the appellate bureau in New England.

He was very active in church activities at the First Parish Church in Norwell, Mass., serving as sexton for 10 years, and was an officer and trustee for the James Library in Norwell. He also developed an ardent interest in clocks and antiques and was an active member of the Scituate Historical Society as a volunteer and an estate appraiser. Showing his special interest in grandfather clocks, he had his tombstone engraved with one and the inscription, "Our time has run out." Old Nassau was sung at his funeral.

Bob will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and community. To his devoted wife of 50 years, Dorothy, and their daughter, Kathleen, the class extends its deepest sympathy.

The Class of 1947