Obituaries

January 29, 2008 03:04 pm

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Arlene M. Allgeyer, 86
Arlene M. Allgeyer, 86, of Derry, N.H., died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 in Salem, N.H.
Arlene was born in Hampstead, N.H., Aug. 8, 1921, the daughter of the late Marlon and Vera (Coombs) Stevens. She grew up on her parent's dairy farm.
As a youth her nickname was "Butch" and she was an avid hunter, with a dozen deer to her credit. As a dowser, Arlene could locate water with a hickory stick. She also played the harmonica.
She met and married Frank Allgeyer in 1948 and had one child. She worked along side her husband in the aluminum window business.
Arlene collected coin silver spoons and turn of the century post cards. She donated blood whenever possible and had received her seven gallon pin from the Red Cross. In later years, she donated her time at local food banks during the holidays and during elections she worked at the polls. Arlene enjoyed senior trips to Foxwoods Casino, morning coffee with her crew at McDonald's and the breakfasts at First Parish Church in East Derry. She was a good cook, homemaker and a loving mother.
She is survived by her son, Frank Allgeyer and his wife Adina of Derry; three grandchildren, Amy Chingros and her husband Basil of Hudson, N.H., Kyna Abraham of Goffstown, N.H., Yad Abraham of California; one great-granddaughter, Aiyana Abraham of Goffstown; also one niece, several nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Allgeyer in 1996 and by her sister, Marjorie S. Wilson in 2007.
ARRANGEMENTS: Calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

Robert H. Cowen, 61
Robert H. "Bob" Cowen, 61, of Derry, N.H., formerly of the metro-west area of Massachusetts and Livermore Falls, Maine, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 in the Lahey Clinic, Burlington.
He was born April 1, 1946 in Marlboro, a son of the late Russell and Marie (Welch) Cowen.
He worked as a manager for Host Marriott Services and Wendy's in Massachusetts.
His happiest times were traveling with his wife, Celeste and family over the years to California, Nevada, Florida and throughout New Hampshire. He enjoyed bowling in a league in Marlboro for many years, playing golf and watching sports. His latest venture was doing puzzles and framing them, and just being with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Celeste (Foster) Lafreniere-Cowen of Derry; two sisters, Frances Chicoine and her husband Clarence of Jay, Maine, Patricia Burgess and her husband Webb of Northboro; two brothers, Raymond Slater and his wife Wanda of Atascadero, Calif. and Paul Cowen; two nieces, Debbie Baxter of Jay, Maine and Julie Labonte of Ringe, N.H.; a special aunt, Jane Woods of Monroe, N.Y. and her family. He is also survived by his extended family, Paula and Kenneth Pastore of Londonderry, N.H., Ann Marie Hickey and Vincent Torraco of Athol and Michelle Lafreniere of Shrewsbury; as well as his five grandchildren, Kenneth and David Pastore, Laura, Vincent and Celeste Torraco.
ARRANGEMENTS: A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to your local food bank in Robert's memory. To send a condolence of for more information please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

James S. Tebo, 83
James S. Tebo, 83 of Englewood, Fla., formerly of Chester, died on Saturyday, Jan. 19, 2008.
He was born Oct. 28, 1924 in Boston and lived in Weston, Mass.
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Helen Giordano Tebo; two sons, James Jr. and daughter-in-law, Laurie, of Londonderry and Edward of Bonita Springs, Fla. and daughter-in-law, Laura of Ft. Myers Fla. He had three grandchildren, Gina, Chelsea and Alexis, and many nieces and nephews.
He was a World War II veteran, serving his country in the Navy in the South Pacific. After being discharged he earned a degree from Boston University.
He was an insurance and real estate agent, owning his own business in Derry for many years before moving to Chester.
He was an antique car enthusiast, owning many classic cars in his lifetime. He was also a collector of antique clocks.
ARRANGEMENTS: There will be a private family service in the summer.