Ace Lindsay Allen

Ace Lindsay Allen of Queenstown, Maryland, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. He was 83. A devoted husband, proud father, loyal friend, and hardworking business owner, Ace lived a life built on love, honesty and showing up for the people who mattered most. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 1, 1942, Ace was the son of George and Merry Allen. He graduated from Milford Mill in 1960 and later attended Catonsville Community College. From 1964 to 1969, he served in the US Army Corps Reserve during Vietnam. Ace had a lifelong need for speed. As a boy, he raced pigeons, soapbox derbies, and anything else with wheels or wings. At just 10 years old, he bought his first car, took it apart, carried it home on a sled and rebuilt it piece by piece. That adventurous spirit never left him. Whether it was flying over the bay watching the Chesapeake Bay Bridge being built from the back of his parent’s airplane, or on his first date with Peggy flying from Kentmorr to BWI (formerly Friendship Airport) to drop off mail and share a cup of coffee, Ace was always on the go - chasing fun, making memories, and never sitting still for long. He poured that same passion into his career as he worked side by side with his dad at Allen’s Auto Service, the car repair shop his father opened in Baltimore in 1928. He later took the business over and moved it to Kent Island in 1987, where it remained until he retired in 2013. He was the kind of man who showed up early, stayed late, and believed in doing the job right. An honest man to the core, he took great pride in his work because it meant taking care of the people he loved, while doing what he loved. Outside of work, Ace found joy in horsepower. Part of the 200 MPH Club, Ace loved to go fast. He still holds the World Land Speed Record record for the fastest Chevrolet Chevette in the world, hitting 262 MPH to beat the previous record holder of none other than himself. He was a car guy through and through. Whether watching a race, working under a hood, or sharing stories from his racing days, his eyes would light up with that unmistakable spark. It wasn’t just a hobby, it was a passion he passed on and shared with anyone willing to listen. But nothing compared to the love he had for his wife of 55 years, Peggy, and their family. He was a man of quiet loyalty. Dependable, strong, and endlessly giving. He beamed with pride when talking about his family, and there was no place he’d rather be than at home, surrounded by those he loved most. His love was simple. It was steady, dependable and deeply felt in all the little moments that now mean so much. Ace is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy; his daughters Stacey Allen, Mary and Jason Barrett; Grandchildren Robby Whittington (Desiree), Lindsay Marsh (Jack), Kirsten Whitten, Marta Barrett, Ariana Barrett, Miranda Barrett and Abigail Barrett; Great Grandchildren Brayden, Harper, Jack, Caroline, Easton and Baby Owen arriving this August, and a small circle of friends and customers who came to respect not just his work, but the man behind it. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Merry Allen. A service to honor Ace’s life and legacy will be held on July 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM with visitation starting at 10:00 AM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Chester, Maryland. Family and friends are invited to gather, share stories, and celebrate the life of a very special man. His legacy lives on in every engine that roars, every life he touched, and every heart that loved him. He worked hard, loved harder, and left the world better than he found it.

Ace Lindsay Allen

April 1, 1942 - July 9, 2025