BARRINGTON, New Hampshire — Carolyn Jane Flanagan, 81, native of Rockland, recently of Barrington, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2021, after an extended illness.

Born in Rockland, July 31, 1940, she was the fifth of nine children to James and Eileen Spinney Flanagan. She graduated from Rockland High School in 1958. Carolyn was married to Charles Allen, Jr on October 5, 1963; they were married for 27 years.

Carolyn was a well-known community member of Rockland. She worked as a receptionist and then in advertising sales for the Courier Gazette and Camden Herald for many years. She relished her relationships with co-workers and clients throughout her career. Carolyn was passionate about golf and could be found almost every summer day at the Rockland Golf Course getting in her 18 holes with her family and friends. She often stated that playing golf as the sun was setting was as close to heaven as she could get while here on Earth.

Carolyn was proud to be a promoter of the next generation of golfers and was actively involved in the junior program at Rockland Golf Course in the 1970s and 80s. She coached high school cheerleading in the 1980s as
well. Above all, Carolyn was a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister and took great pride in caring for and supporting all her loved ones.

Other than her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by six siblings, James Flanagan, Jr., Daniel Flanagan, Rose Marie Flanagan, William Flanagan, Mary Ann Flanagan Juco, and Eileen Flanagan. 

She is survived by her children, Charles (Chip) Allen III, Kevin Allen, Elizabeth Allen Lamarre and her husband John Lamarre, Arthur (Butch) Allen and his wife Elise Kaserman Allen; her four loving grandchildren, Cameron Lamarre, Sadie Allen, Brandon Lamarre, and Cynthia (Thia) Allen; a brother, Timothy Flanagan and his with Judy Flanagan; a sister, Kathleen Flanagan Martin and her husband Jeff Martin; brother-in-law, Ricardo Juco Sr.; best friend, Nancy Standel; as well as many nieces and nephews, and extended family whom she loved dearly.

The funeral service will be held Friday, September 3, 2021, at 11 a.m., at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 150 Broadway in Rockland, Maine. Father Nathan March of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish will officiate. Burial will follow at Coughlin Memorial Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home. Reception and celebration of life at 3 p.m. at Rockland Golf Course.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Carolyn J. Flanagan may be made to AIO Food and Energy Assistance (PO Box 113, Rockland, Maine 04841) or online at aiofoodpantry.org/donate.

The family of Carolyn Flanagan wishes to thank Cornerstone VNA of Rochester, New Hampshire, and Elise Kaserman Allen for their loving care.