Allen, Rita A. (Davis) of Braintree formerly of Milton died on August 13, 2017.  Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Allen.  Loving mother of Joan Allen-Mervine of California, Kathleen M. Holt and her husband Philip of Plymouth, Marie T. Kenyan and her husband Paul of Dover, Janet M. Burns and her husband Robert of Virginia, James J. Allen and his wife Cheryl of Tennessee  and John A. Allen and his wife Susan of Westport.  Sister of the late Edward Davis.   Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and her  late granddaughter Jamie Allen.

Rita was born in Boston.  She put down roots in Milton and this is where she settled and raised her family. Rita dedicated her life to her family who were  the most important part of her life, she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren whenever she could.  She will be missed by all who had the pleasure to have known her.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday at 9:00am in Saint Agatha Church, East Milton.  Visiting   hours on Thursday  3-7PM in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton.   Interment  in Milton Cemetery, Milton.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA  02471 or My Brothers Keeper, P.O. Box 338, Easton, MA  02356.  See www.dolanfuneral.com for online condolences and directions.