Evelyn (Andelman) Allen

Evelyn (Andelman) Allen, of Chestnut Hill, MA passed away on June 12, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born to Coleman & Etta Andelman in Cambridge, MA.

Evelyn graduated from Framingham State Teachers College and devoted her career to students across several elementary and preschools in Brookline. She was a dedicated member of Temple Beth Avodah for 57 years, and a resident at The Towers of Chestnut Hill, where she enjoyed working in the library and engaging in the community.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her beloved husband Murray L. Allen, with whom she shared a loving 30 year marriage. Loving mother of Roberta Rodgers and Susan Allen; beloved grandmother of Madeline, Isabel, Galia, and Micah; dear sister of Frances Nigberg and the late Melvin Andelman, Edith Paster, and Janet Hartman. Also survived by her many nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Johanna Klein and The Residence at Boylston Place for the care and compassion they showed Evelyn.

Services at Temple Beth Avodah, 45 Puddingstone Lane, Newton, MA on Friday, June 14 at 2:00pm. Interment to follow at Mishkan Tefilah Memorial Park, Centre St., West Roxbury.

Memorial observance Friday at The Towers, 250 Hammond Pond Pkwy, Chestnut Hill from 5-8pm and will continue Sunday, June 16, at Frances Nigberg's home at 1pm with minyan at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Evelyn’s memory to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund at Temple Beth Avodah or to the charity of your choice.