Lowell, MA, September 30, 2025
News Summary
Scott Joseph Allen, a beloved coach and mentor in Lowell, MA, has passed away at the age of 64. Known for his unwavering dedication to youth sports, Scott impacted many lives through his coaching in football, baseball, and basketball. His influence extended beyond the field, emphasizing personal growth in the young athletes he mentored. A public gathering to celebrate his life will be held soon, encouraging the community to share their memories and honor his legacy through donations to local youth sports organizations.
Lowell
Local Coach, Golf Fan, and Community Staple Passes Away
There are few figures in a town who feel like the spine of its sports scene, someone who knows the value of a proper follow-through whether you’re on the gridiron, the diamond, or the fairway. Today the city is reflecting on the life of one of those people. Scott Joseph Allen, 64, of Lowell, MA, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital. In the same steady, unflashy way he coached kids, he was surrounded by his family in his final moments: He was surrounded by his loving children at the time of his death.
Born and bred in the city he never left for long, Born on January 1, 1961, in Lowell, he was the son of the late Joseph ‘Harry’ and Rosanne (Wicks) Allen. The son of a tight-knit family, his roots in Lowell ran deep. He was a local athlete from the start, and you could spot his energy on any youth field back in the day. Scott was raised in Lowell and developed a strong passion for sports during his youth, participating in football, baseball, and hockey. His school years were a clear sign he was headed for a life around sports and coaching—He graduated from Lowell High School in the Class of 1979.
Career, Coaching, and the Quiet Work of Shaping Young Players
By trade he had a tech-savvy side that paid the bills off the field. Scott enjoyed a successful career as a Computer Network Sales Engineer. But his real legacy around town was the hours he poured into youth sports. He was a constant on local sidelines and gym floors, a coach who drilled fundamentals and life lessons in equal measure. He dedicated many hours to coaching young athletes in various sports, including Pop Warner football, Babe Ruth baseball, and YMCA basketball. What made him stand out was a focus that went beyond wins and losses: Scott emphasized not only athletic skills but also personal growth in the children he mentor.
That combination of grit and mentorship made him a familiar face at community spots across town and beyond. He stayed plugged into social circles where teamwork is celebrated as much as a good laugh. He was an active member of several social clubs in Lowell and Worcester, with the East End Club being particularly significant to him where he served as vice president.
Golf, Good Times, and Pats Faithful
As someone who loved a good round, Scott could talk gear, course management, and the mental game with the focus of a coach analyzing a player’s swing. Scott loved golfing, spending time with friends, and supporting New England sports teams, including being a season ticket holder for the New England Patriots. For golf fans, his enthusiasm was familiar: he treated a weekend on the course like practice for life—strategy, patience, and putting under pressure. That lens guided how he mentored young athletes, too.
Family Left Behind
Scott’s immediate family includes four children who carry his legacy into different corners of the country. He is survived by his children: Shawn Allen of Ayer, MA, Christian Allen and his wife, Amelia of Daphne, AL, Zachary Allen and his wife, Alana of Winthrop, MA, and Cecilia Allen of Worcester, MA. He also leaves his sisters and a wider clan of relatives and friends: Scott also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon Doherty and Sherry Allen, as well as many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in loss by siblings who went before him: He was predeceased by his siblings, Susan (Allen) Favreau and Steven Allen.
How the Community Can Honor Him
The family has invited friends and neighbors to remember Scott at a public gathering. Relatives and friends are invited to Scott’s Life Celebration on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5 until 8 PM at the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home in Lowell. Burial arrangements will be kept private: Burial arrangements will be held privately. For those looking to honor the work Scott lived for, there is a clear direction for memorial gifts: Donations in memory of Scott can be made to the Lowell YMCA or a local youth sports organization, reflecting his dedication to supporting young athletes.
If you’ve ever been coached by him or played pick-up after a late afternoon practice, you know the energy he brought—part golf-caddy calm, part sideline fire. He coached kids into better players and better humans, and in a town like this, that impact reverberates for years.
Final Note
This is a local chapter that reads like a playbook: a hometown kid who loved sport, family, and the town that raised him. For golfers, coaches, and anyone who’s been cheered on from the sidelines, Scott’s life is a reminder that good coaching is measured in the players you shape, the friends you keep, and the quiet rounds you share between tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where did Scott pass away?
A: Scott Joseph Allen, 64, of Lowell, MA, passed away on September 25, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital.
Q: Was Scott surrounded by family when he died?
A: He was surrounded by his loving children at the time of his death.
Q: What are Scott’s birth details and parents’ names?
A: Born on January 1, 1961, in Lowell, he was the son of the late Joseph ‘Harry’ and Rosanne (Wicks) Allen.
Q: Where did Scott grow up and what sports did he play?
A: Scott was raised in Lowell and developed a strong passion for sports during his youth, participating in football, baseball, and hockey.
Q: Where did Scott go to high school?
A: He graduated from Lowell High School in the Class of 1979.
Q: What was Scott’s profession?
A: Scott enjoyed a successful career as a Computer Network Sales Engineer.
Q: Which programs did Scott coach for?
A: He dedicated many hours to coaching young athletes in various sports, including Pop Warner football, Babe Ruth baseball, and YMCA basketball.
Q: What did Scott emphasize when coaching kids?
A: Scott emphasized not only athletic skills but also personal growth in the children he mentor.
Q: What clubs and community groups was Scott part of?
A: He was an active member of several social clubs in Lowell and Worcester, with the East End Club being particularly significant to him where he served as vice president.
Q: What were Scott’s hobbies and team loyalties?
A: Scott loved golfing, spending time with friends, and supporting New England sports teams, including being a season ticket holder for the New England Patriots.
Q: Who survives Scott?
A: He is survived by his children: Shawn Allen of Ayer, MA, Christian Allen and his wife, Amelia of Daphne, AL, Zachary Allen and his wife, Alana of Winthrop, MA, and Cecilia Allen of Worcester, MA.
Q: Who else in the family survives him and who predeceased him?
A: Scott also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon Doherty and Sherry Allen, as well as many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A: He was predeceased by his siblings, Susan (Allen) Favreau and Steven Allen.
Q: When and where is the Life Celebration?
A: Relatives and friends are invited to Scott’s Life Celebration on Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5 until 8 PM at the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home in Lowell.
Q: Are the burial arrangements public?
A: Burial arrangements will be held privately.
Q: Where should donations be sent in Scott’s memory?
A: Donations in memory of Scott can be made to the Lowell YMCA or a local youth sports organization, reflecting his dedication to supporting young athletes.
Quick Reference Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Scott Joseph Allen |
| Age & Location | 64, of Lowell, MA |
| Date & Place of Passing | September 25, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital |
| Life Celebration | Thursday, October 2, 2025, from 5 until 8 PM at the McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home in Lowell |
| Burial | Burial arrangements will be held privately |
| Suggested Donations | Lowell YMCA or a local youth sports organization |
| Survived By | Shawn Allen (Ayer, MA); Christian Allen and wife, Amelia (Daphne, AL); Zachary Allen and wife, Alana (Winthrop, MA); Cecilia Allen (Worcester, MA) |
| Predeceased By | Susan (Allen) Favreau and Steven Allen |
| Community Involvement | Pop Warner football, Babe Ruth baseball, YMCA basketball; East End Club (vice president) |
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