Alan W. Craven

Alan W. Craven

Alan Craven Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jun. 10 to Jun. 11, 2010.
HAMPDEN and NEWBURGH - Alan Wright Craven, 72, passed away peacefully June 9, 2010, at a Bangor hospital. Alan was born June 9, 1938, in Hampden, to Carl R. Sr. and Catherine G. (Curtis) Craven. Alan grew up and attended Hampden schools. He will be remembered as a hard worker, having been a livestock dealer for more than 45 years. He was owner of Wiscasset Motor Speedway, and ran The Red Barn, Monroe, for 16 years. Alan is survived by his son, Ricky Craven and his wife, Cathleen, of Concord, N.C.; daughter, Lauri Matheson and her husband, Mark, of Bangor; four grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Boltron and husband, Frank, of Monroe, Martha Smith and husband, Jerry, of Brewer, Kathy-Jo Ottoshavett and husband, Joseph, of Connecticut, and Shelley-Lou Craven of Newburgh; brother, Frank Craven of Florida; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Alan was predeceased by his parents; and special brother, Carl "Skip" R. Craven Jr. A graveside service for Alan will be held noon Friday, June 11, at Chapman Cemetery, Chapman Road, Newburgh. Memorial contributions in Alan's honor may be made to CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O. Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931. Arrangements entrusted to Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Ave., Hampden. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com. <>

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June 29, 2010

Someone posted to the memorial.

June 16, 2010

Bill & Sally Mosher posted to the memorial.

June 14, 2010

JOE ROCHESTER posted to the memorial.

June 29, 2010

Lauri and Ricky, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have sooo many wonderful memories with your family grwing up ...miss you both ..
Regina Chase

Bill & Sally Mosher

June 16, 2010

Rick,Laurie& Family,We are so sorry for your loss.Your Dad was a very fun-loving person.We had many good times together and he loved the auctions.He was a very good friend to my wife and I.He will be sadly missed.

JOE ROCHESTER

June 14, 2010

Dear Ricky,my condolences on your fathers passing,god bless him & may he rest in peace,i wish you were still racing and miss seeing you at the track.

Bruce & Lou-Ann Skakle

June 14, 2010

"Ricky and the Craven Family,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time."

Angie Robles

June 12, 2010

to the craven family, sorry to hear about your loss. my thoughts and prayers go to you all.

June 12, 2010

Alan Craven was a very genuine man,who,when he inquired about your well-being,he really wanted to know.
Junior worked with him for a time and we also attended the festivities at the Red Barn from time to time.What a lot of wonderful memories we have about stock car racing.
He was a long-time friend and a good neighbor.He will be sadly missed.
Please accept our condolences.Love to you all.Sincerely,Junior and Trudy

Tricia Gould

June 12, 2010

I am sorry to hear about Crafty's passing. He was a sweet old man, I used to clean his house for him, and he was always so kind. I will miss him dearly.

Rhonda Legere

June 11, 2010

To the Craven family on your loss,your in my thoughts and prayers.

Joyce Groh

June 11, 2010

Ricky and all the Craven family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My dad passed away last fall and I know how sad a time this is for you. my Dad was very proud of Rickys success in racing and we heard about it so much we felt like we were watching family. Maybe they will meet up at the races. god bless

Ed & Pam King

June 11, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Crafty's passing. I knew him well when I lived in Dixmont. My condolences go out to the whole family. My wife, Pam, didn't know Crafty but was friends with his sister Marty, she sends her condolences to Marty and her husband Jerry. He will be sadly missed by everyone. We used to love to listen to his stories at Nason's store.

Andy and Dave Rounds

June 11, 2010

We were very sad to hear about Alan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Loren Goode

June 11, 2010

Ricky, Laurie and Craven family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless, comfort and give you strength to endure this great loss.
Loren has fond memories of your father and family when you two and other cousins were young, reckless and mischievous little boys. But you all turned out great. Cousin Loren Goode, Jeanie, Loren, Jr. and Lorrie Ann.

June 11, 2010

May you rest in Peace Uncle Alan. Tho you were never ours to keep, You are now home with Grampy, Grammy and Uncle Skip.... They will be so happy to see you. Laurie, Ricky - my love goes out to you for your loss. May you find comfort and thinking of you on this day.... Love Karen and Skye

Barbara Hackett

June 11, 2010

Lauri,and Rick our thoughts and prayers are with you an the rest of your family.He's racing with the big guys now,an is in no pain.We will be thinking of you today.
Barbara Hackett,and Cathy Veinote Cook

June 11, 2010

Ricky, Laurie, and the Craven family. We were shocked to hear about the passing of you father, and our thoughts and prayers are with you on this day.May the angels up above wrap there wings around all of you today. With Love Bill & Emily Martin

Kevin Pelletier

June 11, 2010

Sorry about your dads passing Ricky!

June 11, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ricky & Cathleen and all the familly. May God bless this wonderfull familly.
A fan of Wiscasset Speedway and Ricky Craven.
B&D. Surry, Maine

June 10, 2010

LOUISE PHILBRICK LOVEJOY --DAU. BYRON PHILBRICK, SN. KINGFIELD ME.
SENDS HER CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE CRAVEN FAMILY

Noreen Reed

June 10, 2010

Rick, Laurie & family, My thoughts & prayers are with you at this time. Sorry for the loss of your dad. Love you guys, Noreen

jean bragdon

June 10, 2010

To The Family of Alan Craven:

Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one.

Dwight and Jeanne Bragdon

Jenny Toothaker

June 10, 2010

Laurie and Ricky, It was quite a shock to hear about the passing of your dad on the news tonight. You were all a big part of our families and our gatherings when you were growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
The Toothakers, Roger, Jenny, Roger Jr, and Charity

June 10, 2010

To all the Craven family, my deepest sympathy in your loss of your father and brother. May he rest in peace. Your cousin Byron (Bud) Philbrick.

Michelle Ayer

June 10, 2010

Laurie and ricky, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My condolences to you both.

Wayne Nason

June 10, 2010

Ricky and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Your friends at Bangor Truck Equipment

Moe Faulkner

June 10, 2010

Ricky and Laurie, iam so sorry for the loss of your dad. You are at peace now my friend, an will be racing with the best of them now.

Moe Faulkner

June 10, 2010

Laurie & Ricky,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

Mike,Mark,Mindy,Marcy Brown
Newburgh

Candy Rolfe

June 10, 2010

I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you at this time.

Maxine Bass

June 10, 2010

To the family of Alan my prayers and thoughts are with you. Maxine Bass

lennie floyd

June 10, 2010

i knew allen back in his racous days racing stock cars at speedway 95. he was a great driver.drove a stock car for my uncle bernie baker.rest in peace allen, race on.

Larry Sawyer

June 10, 2010

Ricky and Laurie and Family, We are very sorry for the loss of you Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care,
Larry and Shawna Sawyer & family

Donna Crafferty ( Demmons)

June 10, 2010

Thought and prayers goes out to the Craven family. May God give you peace. God Bless

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