Carl Allen

Winslow-Carl Allen, 69, of Winslow died on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough. He was born in Waterville on December 18, 1947, the son of Adrien and Florence (Therrien) Allen. Carl graduated from Winslow High School Class of 1965. After high school he attended Thomas College until he entered the U.S. Army in November 1967, where he was a payroll clerk until his discharge in August 1970. Upon completion of his military service he returned to Thomas College where he completed his BS degree in Business Management graduating in 1972.
Carl married Linda Fortier on August 12, 1972; together in Winslow they raised 3 children. Carl was employed by Prudential Insurance and later began his career as a route salesman for Frito-Lay where he retired after 28 years.
Carl enjoyed coaching his children's activities, little league, soccer, hockey and softball. He also enjoyed ice fishing and snowmobiling with his family on Great Pond. He was an avid Winslow football and hockey fan. He served on the Winslow School Board, was elected to the Winslow Town Council and was a member of the Central Maine Soccer Association of Soccer Officials and the U.S. Soccer Federation of Soccer Officials for several years and enjoyed officiating at games all over the state of Maine. He was also a member of The Kennebec Water District Board.
Carl is survived by his wife, Linda Allen of Winslow; two sons, Nathan and his wife, Martinique and their children, Adrianne and Austin, Daniel and his wife, Ashley and their son, Wyatt; one daughter, Jessica Boutin and husband, Jeffrey and daughter, Mia and son, Xander; brother, Jerome Allen and wife, Elizabeth of Winslow; sister, Lucille Nassar and husband, Fred of Winslow; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A committal service with military honors will be held at 1 pm on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the chapel of the Maine Veterans Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Services are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An on-line guestbook may be signed and condolences expressed at www.gallantfh.com