WILMINGTON, MA — Allan R. Runge, age 85, a long-time Wilmington resident, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Allan was the beloved husband of the late Joan M. (Sweatt) Runge, devoted father of Cynthia Runge and her husband Gary Cunha of Reading, loving “Papa” of Thea Louise Cunha. Cherished son of the late Louis and Mildred (Campbell) Runge, dear brother of the late Louis “Buddy” Runge and Charlotte Monty. Allan is survived by several nieces and nephews: Deborah Monty of NH; Ellen Lurie of Florida; Leslie Runge of Nevada; Monique Cote of North Carolina; and by David, Thomas and Robert Potter of Massachusetts. Allan is also survived by friends he made at the Last Corner Restaurant in Reading, Massachusetts over the past forty years, and at the many yard and estate sales he frequented throughout his life.
Allan loved antiques and always dreamed of finding a hidden treasure. He was a quiet man with a warm and gentle way that endeared him to all. Allan loved traveling to Montreal, Canada over the Thanksgiving holidays, which he did with family for many years. He also enjoyed his trip to England, France and Italy in the 1980’s, where he particularly enjoyed the catacombs and bus tour of Rome. Allan loved driving and he knew how to get anywhere, without GPS or Waze.
The light of his life was his granddaughter, Thea. Every day before school, he wished her to have a “Happy Day.” His family was blessed to have him with them and he will be sorely missed.
Family and friends will gather for a funeral service at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave (Route 62), Wilmington, on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, May 6th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Allan proudly served the United States Marine Corps, during the Korean War.
Allan retired as a salesman from Federal Express following many years of dedicated service to the company.
(NOTE: The above obituary is from Nichols Funeral Home.)
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