The family of Jim Allen, of Spring View, are sad to announce his death at the age of 82, (August 14th 1944 to August 27th 2026). Jim was born in East Farndon and lived in the village most of his life. With his brother Bob, who died last year, he worked for many years at the paper factory on the site of the old Rectory. Also with Bob, Jim tended the smallholding behind Spring View. This had been previously worked by their father Ernest Allen, a butcher, who lived at White Cottage, demolished when Spring View was built in 1984.
Those who knew Jim will remember a cheerful soul always ready with a joke or amusing comment right up to the end despite his failing health. Jim died in his sleep at The Willows in Market Harborough. The funeral service will be held on Monday, 14th September 2026 at 10.30am at St John the Baptist’s Church, East Farndon. All are welcome.
The photos below show Jim in the 1950s and Jim (right) and his brother Bob, also in the 1950s.
