It is with sadness that the family of James Vincent Allen, age 72, announces his death which occurred peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the Sussex Health Centre, surrounded by his family. Born in Saint John, NB on October 5, 1944, a husband of the late Mary Lou Allen and a son of the late James and Helen (Burnside) Allen. Jimmy was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed his time hunting and fishing. He spent many hours driving on the back roads looking for deer and moose. When he was not in the woods you most likely would find him tinkering with equipment around the house. Jimmy worked hard all of his life and his family was everything to him. Jimmy is survived by his common law wife Linda Cormier; daughters Laura (Robbie) Young of Sussex, NB, Michelle Cormier of Cumberland Bay, NB; sons Doug Allen of Norton, NB, Matthew (Kim) Allen of Hammondvale, NB, Trevor (Sheri) Allen of Wards Creek, NB; grandchildren TJ (April), Tanner, Brandon, Haley, Tasha, Roger, Chad, Sassy, Koby; five great-grandchildren; one sister; five brothers; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Saydi Cormier and his brother. Arrangements have been entrusted to Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB where visitation will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8PM. The Funeral service will be held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at11:00AM from Reid’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will take place in Mosher Hill Cemetery, St. Martins, NB. Donations in memory of Jimmy may be made to memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com