Robert S. Allen, 79, husband of Mary Jane (Fortier) Allen, of Portsmouth, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Mr. Allen was born Nov. 18, 1929, in Stoneham, Mass., the adopted son of the late Kenneth and Cora Allen. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a self-employed carpenter on the Seacoast for many years and was a licensed pilot. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Portsmouth, past commander of the former Seacoast Memorial Post 8942, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Rye, and a member of Emerson Hovey Post 168, Veterans of Foreign Wars in Portsmouth. In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Raylene Vaillancourt and husband Marc of Portsmouth, and June Nevills of Denver, Colo.; a son Kenneth Allen of Las Vegas; five grandchildren, Scott, Eric and Sarah Walker, Sean Nevills and Bobby Allen; six great-grandchildren; a sister Willina Bird of Amherst, N.S., and several nieces and nephews. Robert was predeceased by his parents, Homer and Ruby (Allen) Wood, his adoptive parents Kenneth and Cora Allen, his sister Cora Brackley and brother-in-law Ken Brackley, his brother William and sister-in-law Marion Wood. Robert was a deeply devoted husband and family man. His love for his wife Mary Jane was evident in his eyes when he looked at her or spoke to others of her. He was inspirational to his family and he will be sadly missed by them all, but will forever live on in their hearts. A memorial service was held Tuesday at the Calvary Baptist Church, Ocean Road, Portsmouth. Interment in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Willina Bird of Amherst wishes to thank all who sent cards, and telephoned in the passing of her brother Robert Stanley Allen of Portsmouth, N.H., U.S.A. Visit www.jvwoodfuneralhome.com to submit online condolences.