Robert Allen

Robert J. "Bob" Allen, Jr., 65, of Easton, MD, formerly of Barrington, RI, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 30, 2025. He was the husband of Lydia (Bergen) Allen, whom he married June 20, 1981 in Vienna, Austria. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Robert J. and Jean E. (Scarbrough) Allen.

Bob was a 1979 graduate of East Providence High School, where he completed a vocational technical program in carpentry. He was a contractor specializing in custom and finish work, working most of his career as the co-owner of K&B Construction, Barrington, RI, and more recently for Oliveri Millworks, West Palm Beach, FL, and Ilex Construction, Easton, MD. Bob's Christian faith was very important to him. While living in RI, he was very active in his church communities, having previously attended the Evangelical Covenant Church, Riverside, RI and Barrington Baptist Church. Bob and Lydia spent seven years living in Pompano Beach, FL before moving to Easton, MD in 2021.

Bob was always willing to lend a helping hand on his days off to whoever asked using his carpentry skills. When he wasn't working, Bob enjoyed spending time in his boat with his kids on Narragansett Bay-from fishing in the early morning to sunset cruises at night. He and Lydia loved exploring together, whether it was trips to Austria, Colorado, Florida, or just local day trips around New England. Bob cherished every moment with his children by taking them fishing (followed by ice cream), working on woodworking crafts; or, as they got older, sharing his carpentry advice, having a beer and just hanging out together. Bob adored each of his 6 grandchildren and loved to sneak them a piece of candy.

Besides his wife, Lydia, he leaves their children, Heidi Andrews and her husband, Zachary, of Glocester, RI, Lillian Christy and her husband, James, of Virginia Beach, VA, and Michael Allen and his wife, Chloe, of Easton, MD; his sisters, Linda Edward and her husband, Alfred, of Newport, RI and Joan Allen of Riverside, RI; and his grandchildren, Talia and Keira Barbosa, Isaac and Sarah Andrews, and Nora and Emily Christy.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held in the summer in Rhode Island. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Robert J. Allen Medical Equipment Distribution Center.