Allen Freeman

Allen Hawes Freeman Sr., 93, of Dover, New Hampshire died Sunday, June 12, 2011. He was born to the late Lloyd and Emily Freeman on December 21, 1917, in Boston, Massachusetts. He had two siblings, a sister, Dora, and a brother, Lloyd Jr. (deceased.) Allen attended Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, and was a member the Northeastern track team. Allen served as a United States Navy Pilot in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war, he made a successful career in the textile industry, retiring from Glen Raven Mills in New York City as a Vice President. During his retirement, he worked as a real estate agent in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he also lived with his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Winship-Freeman. Allen was married to Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Winship in 1946 and they had three children; Allen Jr., Deborah and Bruce (deceased.) Allen and Betty spent many wonderful summers with their grandchildren, taking them sailing and swimming in Lake Winnipesaukee, and playing croquet and tennis. Allen is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Winship-Freeman; sister Dora Mueller; son Allen Freeman Jr.; and daughter Deborah Woodhull. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM Friday, June 17th at The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service 85 Mill St., Wolfeboro, NH. Burial will In Oakdale Cemetery, Wellfleet, MA 1:00 PM Saturday, June 18th. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.