OGDENSBURG — H. Allan Marlow of Shelburne Vermont passed away peacefully on November 9th 2022 at UVM Medical Center.
Al was born on February 28th, 1929, in Ogdensburg New York, the son of George and Beatrice Marlow.
Al leaves behind his wife Jackie of 69 years, beloved daughter Michele and her husband James O’Brien, MD of Williamsburg, VA, his cherished grandchildren Jason O’Brien of Boston, MA, Tess O’Brien of Waterbury, VT, and Jackie O’Brien of San Diego, CA.
He is also survived by three sisters, Anna Jean MacDougall, Eleanor Stevenson, and Mary Rose McCaffrey and husband Tom, all of Ogdensburg, NY, as well as sister-in-law Joan Macura of Granville, NY, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Throughout Al’s life he touched and inspired the lives of many.
Al began his naval career at the age of 17 serving on the USS Dayton.
Following his service years he earned degrees from Albany Business School and Russell Sage College.
Al was a proud employee of Mobil Oil company for over 40 years.
Always lending a helping hand volunteering where needed, many will remember him as an Usher at St. Catherine of Siena Church and greeting visitors at The Residence at Shelburne Bay.
Those who knew him will remember his warm smile, and his energetic and optimistic demeanor.
An athlete and sports fan all his life he enjoyed attending UVM hockey games, golfing, skiing and playing tennis.
In his later years he became the biggest supporter of all his grandchildren’s various endeavors.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Shelburne Vermont at 11 am on Saturday November 19th.
Al will be laid to rest immediately following in The Shelburne Village Cemetery.
We ask you to please join us in the parish hall where memories and expressions of sympathy will be shared with family and friends.
Donations in Al’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Stephen C. Gregory and Son Cremation Services.