Allen S. Parker, 81

Allen Strange Parker, of Oneida Circle, Nashua, died on Sept. 10, 2026, after a brief illness.

Allen was born in Springfield, Vermont, on April 8, 1945, to Charles L. Parker and his late wife Harriet (Strange) Parker. Harriet died within days of Allen’s birth. He was raised in Meredith, by Charles and Winona (Ackerman) Parker.

Allen graduated from Brewster Academy, Wolfeboro, in 1964. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force for five years before relocating to Nashua, to work at Sanders for more than 30 years.

Allen married Carol (Pillsbury) Parker in 1966. They have two children, Melissa Parker-Christou of Amherst, and Joshua Strange Parker of Rindge. Melissa and her husband Christopher Parker-Christou have two children, Mackenzie and Sebastian. Joshua and his “better half,” Stacey Strout, have two fur babies. Allen had a strong relationship with his children and grandchildren and frequently enjoyed car racing, skiing, boating or just visiting with them. He is also survived by members of the Parker, Strange, Ackerman, and Pillsbury families.

He loved to ski and was looking forward to the upcoming season. He also loved to auto cross his ’88 Honda CRX Si. When he wasn’t skiing or auto crossing, he enjoyed trying different restaurants. He told his wife it wasn’t because he didn’t like her cooking, but we all knew the truth.

Allen had few regrets in life. He thought his lifetime warranty should have been forever, minus that pesky word “limited”; he should have had a faster car; and finally, he should have had a better “passenger princess” (one who didn’t tell him to slow down all the time). He made lifelong friends wherever he went, and we would like to thank all who sent well wishes in his final days. He had the opportunity to hear each and every message.

Please join us for Allen’s celebration of life at 14 Old Ashburnham Road, Rindge, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. In lieu of flowers, consider making donations to your favorite charity.