Kathryn Ann Allen
Kathryn ( Kay) Ann Allen ( nee Anthony) 1925- 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce Kathryn ( Kay) Ann Anthony Allen, longtime resident of Stratford, CT passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020, at age 95. For the last six years, she enjoyed being a resident at Green View Commons in Branford, CT.
Kathryn is survived by her loving children: daughter Kathryn Marie Allen of Guilford, CT and her sons Roy ( Rose) of Katy, TX and Michael ( Irene) of New Canaan, CT; her grandchildren Kelley, Zachary and Alexandra and great- grandchild, Emma, and the nieces and nephews of her brothers. She was predeceased by brothers Bernard ( Bernie) Anthony and William ( Bill) Anthony Jr. also, step- brothers Joe Heckler and Bill Heckler; her father William J. Anthony, Sr. and mother Kathryn Quinn Anthony and her stepmother, Helen Anthony.
Kay was born in Stratford in 1925 to William and Kathryn Anthony. She graduated from Stratford High School in 1943 and went to work as a secretary for Judge Weldon in Bridgeport, CT. After many years raising her children she joined Avco/ Lycoming in 1961 and enjoyed a twenty- eight year career in executive secretarial positions. She remained close to the wonderful friends she met there to this day.
She survived breast cancer in 1965, colon cancer surgery in her mid- 80’ s and breast cancer surgery at 94 in March, 2020. Each time she was amazing in her faith, resilience and bounced back with a positive outlook.
Kay enjoyed traveling early on with a cross- country rail trip as well as many sailing excursions through the intercostal waterway up and down the east coast. Overseas travel began with a trip to Australia to visit her daughter, then Japan ( part of a round the world trip) and then trips to Spain, Italy, London, Prague and Budapest, Ireland and Scotland spread over many years.
Mostly she loved spending as much time as possible with her family throughout the years, especially her grandchildren.
Kathryn was a devoted mother and had a deep faith as a lifelong Catholic. She was admired for raising her three children as a single mother, her wonderful sense of humor, her enjoyment of sending birthday cards, her faith and loving her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.
No funeral or wake is planned per her request. A memorial service will be held at a later time. She will be buried at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford, CT alongside her mother, Kathryn Anthony and brother, William ( Bill) Anthony, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society. To offer online condolences, please visit www. dennisanddarcy. com