Harold “Harry” L. Allen, 91, of Manchester, NH, passed away Sunday February 23, 2025. Harold was born August 28, 1933, a son of James and Salome (Larrivee) Allen of Methuen, MA. He was raised there, in a big family, and educated in Methuen. After graduating from Methuen High School, he joined the U.S. Army. He returned to Methuen after the military, where he lived for most of his life, before relocating to Manchester to be near family.
Harold’s early career was at Brox Dairy Farm in Dracut, MA, as a driver and delivery worker. He later worked as a grounds maintenance, and a Zamboni operator at Brooks School in North Andover, MA for over 20 years.
He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, fishing, and just being outdoors. He had a special affection for the family dogs and neighborhood birds. He was a lifelong fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. He enjoyed family and friends and was always game for a good hand of 45s.
He will be greatly missed by the members of his family including three children and their spouses, Michelle & Tim Broadhurst of Londonderry, NH, Monique & Tom Fong of Grantham, NH and Scott & Christine Allen of Manchester, NH; 10 grandchildren, Bryce, Payton, Jared, Haley, Landry, Colby, Reyanna, Jack, Sarah and Teige and his great-grandson, Hayden. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Marcelle T. (Doyon) Allen.
After cremation, calling hours will be held Tuesday March 4th from 5 to 6:30pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. A memorial service with Military Honors will follow at 6:30pm in the funeral home.