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Alan Whitten Obituary
Alan was born in Portland on Aug. 9, 1951, the son of Herbert and Leona Whitten. He graduated from Portland High School in 1970 and then served in the Coast Guard for four years. Alan married his wife, Kathy in 1971 and they raised three wonderful daughters. Alan and Kathy owned and operated Alan Whitten Excavating. Alan worked tirelessly and had an unbelievable work ethic that he instilled in his children. He could do the impossible with any machine and make it look like he was playing in a big sandbox. Alan always had a smile on his face as he worked.
Alan is survived by his wife Kathy of 47 years; daughter Kimberly Plummer of Raymond and husband Scott, daughter Martha Ladd of Sebec and husband Rick; son-in-law, Chris Herrick of Casco; seven grandchildren, Ryan, Nathan and Samuel Plummer, Caleb and Emma Ladd, Emmitt and Charles Herrick; two sisters, Gail Bibber of Richmond and Donna Whitten of Deming, N.M.
He is predeceased by his precious daughter, Amy Herrick; and his parents, Herbert and Leona Whitten.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, March 9 at Grace Bible Church, 74 Deering Rd., Gorham, with Pastor Robert White officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Hall Funeral home, Casco.
Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers
donations may be made to
Grace Bible Church,
74 Deering Road,
Gorham, ME 04038
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Whitten
April 27, 2019
He was an incredibly kind generous man
His work as contractor was exemplary
May he Rest In Peace!
To his family remember the good times they help heal!
Roger and Lynda Young
Tim & Merri-Jane wing
March 8, 2019
Our Deepest Sympathy to Kathy and her family ,will be missed in the Raymond Community .Such an honest Excavating Contractor R.I.P.Alan
March 7, 2019
Solid, dependable, loving , tough, tender, brother in Jesus and a great provider for his family and church. We will long to see you soon, very soon in heaven, Dave, and Laurie
Arthur and Donna Silverman
March 7, 2019
Alan was a contractor of integrity, good judgment, skill, reliability, competence, thoroughness and promptness. He did some very complicated work at our camp some years ago which has well stood the test of time. He was a gentleman, one of the absolute best anywhere. We will greatly miss him. We express deep sympathy to his family
John and Lorraine Facella
March 7, 2019
ALan did a lot of work on our home in Raymond. He had an amazing array of machines that he could use with great skill, and could do almost anything with them. He removed a tree trunk for our neighbor that another contractor refused to do as 'too difficult'. He was always willing to do what you wanted and we enjoyed working with him on all of our projects. He was also the hardest working man I ever met. Despite being stooped over with a bad back he would do a lot of work by hand to make it just right. Alan may you rest in peace with the Lord now with no more ailments. We will miss you, and we had more work for you in the spring...
March 7, 2019
Alan was one of the first customers I got to know. He always had a smile and was so easy to get to know. He will be missed at Napa for sure.
Richard and Cheryl Ladd
March 6, 2019
Martha, our prayers are with you and your family. Your memories will be of great comfort.
Denise Plummer
March 6, 2019
Kim and family,
Please know that our family's thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.
Robert Bibber
March 6, 2019
Many precious memories of spending time with my uncle at his home in Raymond and when he would take his family camping in Harpswell and celebrating holidays as a family.
March 6, 2019
Alan had a heart of gold and he will be greatly missed.... my heart hurts for all of you. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Mutha, Sarah and Don Hall
March 6, 2019
You all have been such an amazing part of our family. Don, Mutha and I will deeply miss Alan. Kathy, Martha, and Kim we love you SO much and our prayers are continually with you all! We've lost a precious friend but God has gained an amazing angel ♡
Leland Weeks
March 6, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and all the family. We were very saddened to hear of Alan's passing. However as we all grieve we know he is in a better place and in the presence of our Lord.
Love,
Donna & Larry
Katlyn & Patrick
March 6, 2019
Thinking of you and lifting you and your family up in prayer as you walk through this time of loss. May all the wonderful memories and special moments warm your heart. God Bless you.
March 6, 2019
Thank you for your service.
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