F. Allen

Allen, F. Monroe, 81, passed away on June 22, 2012. He left his wife of 57 years, Anne (Hardman) Allen, his son David, his daughter Heidi, and four grandchildren. He was the son of the late Phyllis (Lapham) Allen and the late Frederick W. Allen and the brother of Alfred Allen and Albert Allen.

Monroe received an engineering degree from Brown University and a law degree from Boston University. He practiced law in RI and Massachusetts for 58 years. A longtime Republican, Monroe worked hard to improve life in Smithfield-as state senator, town council member, probate court judge, and member of several local civic and fraternal organizations. In addition, he volunteered both as a pro bono lawyer through the RI Bar Association and as a swimming teacher at the Smithfield YMCA.

Monroe's passion was physical fitness; he competed in several marathons including the Boston Marathon and national and international triathlons--completing his last triathlon at the age of 80. He will be greatly missed by the Wednesday night runners.

In lieu of flowers donations in his name to the Smithfield YMCA, 15 Deerfield Drive, PO Box 363, Greenville, RI 02828 would be greatly appreciated. A memorial service will be held at the Greenville Baptist Church, 582 Putnam Pike, Greenville, RI on Wednesday, June 27 at 7 p.m.