Mrs. Jessie A. (Sonier) Allison

Of Saugus, formerly of Malden. Age 82, died on Monday, December 18^th at the Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Danvers. She was the wife of Robert F. Allison with whom she shared 63 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Malden, Mrs. Allison was the daughter of the late John and Edith (Donald) Sonier. A resident of Saugus for the past 62 years, Jessie was a former bank teller for Eastern Bank and a former waitress at the Ballard. She enjoyed playing Mahjong. Jessie was a devoted member of the First Congregational Church where she enjoyed knitting including making a prayer shawl. She was also tirelessly involved with outreach programs in the Town of Saugus and also worked on the Saugus Fire Department’s annual toy drive.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Allison is survived by her daughter, Marie Gilmore of Saugus; her son, John Allison of Saugus; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sister Margaret Rucker.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jessie’s memory may be made to the Pumpkin Patch Fund c/o First Congregational Church of Saugus, 300 Central St., Saugus, MA 01906.

A memorial service is planned for the future.