John “Jack” H. Allen
ALLEN, John “Jack” H., 79, PRESQUE ISLE, at Mars Hill, July 21, 2015. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, at 2 p.m. at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, Presque Isle.
PRESQUE ISLE – John “Jack” H. Allen, 79, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2015, at the Aroostook Health Center in Mars Hill after a brief illness. He was born on May 8, 1936, in Presque Isle, the son of Clayton R. Allen and Katherine (Parker) Rediker.
Jack proudly served in the United States Marine Corps until his honorable discharge in 1959. After the service, he worked as a milkman for over forty years. He was very hard-working and dependable. Jack accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior several years ago during a very difficult time. He was able to reconnect with some family members in his last days, which was a blessing to them and to him.
He is survived by his sister, Brenda Gay of St. Stephen; two daughters, Lori Whittemore and her husband, Kevin of North Waterboro, and Tori Kirby of Old Orchard Beach; two sons, John Allen and his wife, Paige of Eddington, and Shane Allen and his wife, Valerie of Portland; son-in-law, Jaye Ellis of Mapleton; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents; brother, Richard Allen; brother, Raymond Allen; and daughter, Kori Ellis.
Jack’s family would like to thank Ray Miller for his friendship and support of Jack over the years.
Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday, July 31, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Lombard Street, Caribou, with Pastor Joshua Presley officiating. A reception will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 46 Access Highway, Caribou, immediately following the service. Donations in Jack’s honor may be made to Circle of Learning, a developmental preschool for Aroostook County children with special needs, founded by Jack’s late daughter, Kori Ellis. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 370, Caribou, ME 04736, Attn: Marci Driscoll. Online condolences may be shared at www.duncan-graves.com.
