FARMINGTON — David H. Allen Sr., 82, longtime Livermore Falls businessman, died Monday, Dec. 19, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, following a lingering illness.

He was born April 7, 1929, in Rumford, the son of Stuart and Frances (McLeod) Allen. He was a 1946 graduate of Mexico High School. Dave joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1946 to 1948 during World War II. When he returned from the military, he continued his education in radio and television in Boston and also participated in the semi-pro football league in Mexico.

On Feb. 12, 1949, he married his wife of 60 years, Birdena “Dena” Bourdeau. She passed away Aug. 23, 2009. They moved to Livermore Falls, where Dave and Dena owned and operated Allen’s TV for more than 50 years. He was a life-member of the AmVets Post 33 in Jay and the Kiwanis Club in Livermore Falls.

Dave was always supportive of his boys, David, Steve and Richie. He was always at their sporting events and never missed a game and his support continued on with his grandchildren. David was an avid New England sports fans and especially enjoyed Celtics basketball. He enjoyed times with family and friends, fishing, going out for breakfast at the local restaurants and hanging out in the shop with his son, David. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and the community.

He is survived by his three sons, David H. Allen Jr. and his wife, Teri, of Readfield and their children, Heidi, David, Duncan, Emily and Chloe; Steve Allen of Livermore Falls and his children, Nissa and Brandon; and Richard Allen and his wife, Pam, of Mexico and their children, Jessica, Lucas and Devon; seven great-grandchildren, Alex, Noah, Elijah, Elana, Izraelle, Amara, and Madeline; and his brother, Donald Allen of Lincoln.

He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Allen; and his sister, Kathleen Gilbert.

Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

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