Thomas James Allen
CHELSEA – Thomas James Allen, 69, died peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, following a long illness.
Tom was born in Gardiner, on Oct. 4, 1955, the son of the late Sanford E. Allen and Arlene A. (Malaney) Gervais. He attended local schools and earned his high school diploma. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1975-1981
Tom loved hunting at the camp in Moscow and his property in Chelsea. He enjoyed fishing on Sheepscot Lake, Togus Pond and 4 wheeling and snowmobiling with family and friends on the trails in Moscow, Bingham and Chelsea. Tom especially loved being outdoors, whether he was cutting 4 wheeling trails, picking black berries on the power lines or working in his garden. He was a woodworker and earned the nickname “MacGyver” because he could fix anything.
His greatest love was spending time with family and especially his grandchildren, attending their school and sporting events. He loved being at home in his grandfather’s house, a real home body.
He was a very proud veteran and would always attend Memorial Day Service at Maine Veterans Cemetery rain or shine. He was a true Patriot.
Tom is survived by a daughter, Kimberly (Steven) Whittemore of Chelsea, a son, Joshua (Casandra) Allen of Chelsea; four grandchildren, Clayton Allen, Vassalboro, Daphney Allen, Chelsea, David Whittemore of Chelsea, Elizabeth Burns of Whitefield; two brothers Wayne (Paula) Allen of Whitefield, Jeffrey Allen of Chelsea, three sisters, Sandra (Tom) McNeil of Pittsfield, Charlene (Chuck) McFarland West Gardiner, Barbara (Slater) Claudel of Palermo; and many nieces and nephews.
A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Central Maine Medical Center ICU unit and LifeFlight of Maine who provided outstanding care.
A Service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of the New Maine Veterans Cemetery Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine. Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, Maine.
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the Staples Funeral Home website http://www.StaplesFuneralHome.com.
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