Cheryl Ann Allen passed on to heaven, eternal rest and peace on March 18, 2011.  Cheryl's loving housemother Jan, whom she loved so much, was by her side.   Cheryl was born April 20, 1954.  She loved animals, shopping and family get-togethers. With her beautiful smile, she brought joy and smiles to all who knew her.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her house mother Jan. Cheryl leaves behind friends at her COARC day program and at the Taconic DDSO.   Calling hour will be March 22nd 2011, 10 to 11 am, at the French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home in Chatham, NY. Interment will follow at Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery.