Allan Edward Stark

Allan Edward Stark was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 4th, 1939 to parents Walter William Stark and Edith M. Vaananen. He passed away peacefully on February 16th, 2026, in Milford, MA after a period of declining health. He was 86.

Allan spent most of his childhood in New Ipswich, NH and attended high school at Appleton Academy, graduating in 1957. At New Hampshire Tech he then learned welding as a trade. Allan began his career at General Electric (GE) in Fitchburg, MA on June 20th, 1960, as a pipe welder, and retired from GE on October 31st, 1997. He served briefly in the Army and the NH Army National Guard. He married Joan Louise Connors on July 10th, 1965, in Wilton, NH. Together they had 2 children. Allan resided in New Ipswich until his marriage, when he became a resident of Sterling, MA. In 1985 he returned to New Ipswich and lived there until 2017 when he moved to Golden Pond Assisted Living in Hopkinton, MA. He resided there until 2025.

Allan is predeceased by his two siblings, Robert David Stark and Ilona Thyden; and by his ex-wife Joan (Connors) Stark. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Louise Stark of California; his son Robert Allan Stark of Massachusetts, his daughter-in-law Jean, and his grandson Benjamin.

Allan was an avid gardener who loved to share his bounty with his neighbors and friends. In his later years he enjoyed trips to Florida to escape the harsh NH winters. He enjoyed his sauna and outings to the casino. He collected coins as a hobby. He loved steamed clams and pizza with the works, including anchovies. His uncanny knack of remembering birthdays was delightful to all who challenged him. He loved his greyhound rescue dog, The Colonel. Allan’s gentle nature and sense of humor allowed him to make friends wherever he went.

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Golden Pond Assisted Living. Their care and friendship did indeed provide Allan with some treasured and quality Golden years. The family also wishes to acknowledge the kind and caring staff at Milford Regional Medical Center, who tended to Allan in his final days.

Allan’s urn will be interred in Smithville Cemetery, New Ipswich, NH in the spring, following a Celebration of Life. Details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a Greyhound Rescue, or local animal shelter.