Susan Deanne Allen

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Susan Deanne  Allen of Newton, MA, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025 at the age of 88, at her home where she lived for over sixty years, surrounded by her adoring family. Susan was a strong, independent woman who lived her life with dignity, honesty, and perseverance. Most important to Susan was her loving family and her lifelong friendships.

She was born in Cambridge, MA, on January 14, 1937, to Henry August and Evelyn (Spirtt) August. Susan had one brother, Richard August, of blessed memory. She graduated from Brookline High School and Syracuse University with a degree in Political Science.

Susan was successful in commercial real estate at a time when very few women were in that field. She was an artist, an avid collector of African art, and a passionate Celtics fan. Susan was a voracious reader who loved to learn and enjoyed sharing her wealth of knowledge with many. She will be sorely missed in her longtime neighborhood, where she enjoyed walking the local dogs and spoiling them with love and treats.

Above all, she cherished her loving family and the lifelong friendships she nurtured over the years. Susan’s warmth, curiosity, and friendship will be missed by all who knew her.

Susan was a devoted mother to her son Scott Allen, daughter Robyn Stavis (Norman z’l), and daughter-in-law Susie Allen; a proud “GG” to Barrie, Joshua, Rachel Stevens (Nick), Phoebe, Sydney and her fiancé Forrest; and a loving great-grandmother to Dana Norman Stevens.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA 02459. Interment will immediately follow at Sharon Memorial Park, Dedham Street, Sharon, MA. Shiva will be observed at Temple Beth Avodah on Sunday, June 8, from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Below is a video link for the Temple Beth Avodah service at 11:30 am:
https://youtube.com/live/1sAhynpzIvE?feature=share

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Susan’s memory be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or to a charity of your choice.