Robert Austin Allaire

Robert Allaire Obituary

Robert Austin
    Allaire, 80
     SANFORD -- Robert Austin Allaire, 80, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Sanford on Aug. 10, 1926, a son of Damase and Laura (Grondin) Allaire.
     Mr. Allaire served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a communicant of Holy Family Catholic Church. He retired from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he had been employed as a carpenter.
     His hobbies included woodworking, remodeling and building, especially making toys for all the grandchildren. He was always helping his children with projects, even houses. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all events including sports. He was always willing to drive anywhere for any activity they were involved in.
     He is predeceased by one brother, Raymond Allaire and; four sisters, Rose Plante, Lucille Chretien, Pauline Allison and Rita Nadeau.
     He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Claire (Sevigny) Allaire of Sanford; five children, Roger and wife Denise of Shapleigh, Rachel Tibbetts and husband Gary of East Boothbay, Donald and wife Susan of Springvale, Priscilla Lenkowski and husband Joseph of Acton, Norman and wife Kim of Limerick; ten grandchildren, Nathan Sevigny and wife Amy, Sean Allaire and wife Jessica, Todd Allaire, Maeve Tibbetts,Joshua and Emily Allaire, Matthew, Carolyn, Daniel and Connor Allaire; and one great-grandson, Jack Sevigny. He is also survived by two brothers, Lionel and Norman; four sisters, Lorette Aceto, Alice Guillemette, Lorraine Lavertu and Doris Daigle.
     A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Sanford. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Springvale. Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street in Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com
     In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to:
    The American Heart Association 343 Gorham Road
     South Portland, Maine 04106
    Robert Austin Allaire

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Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Sep. 12, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Allaire

14 Entries

Nancy Berry

September 13, 2006

Priscialla, we were so sorry to hear about your dad. Luckily, Nancy J let me know about this today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you Thursday, but if not, please know that Bob, Dean, Brenda and I will be saying a prayer for you all.

Love.......Nancy Berry

Eric Whitten

September 13, 2006

Denise and Roger,

Our deepest sympathies to all of you in this time. Becca and I are thinking of you both.

Raoul & Claire Laitres & family

September 12, 2006

Priscilla, and Lorraine, Raoul and I would like to express our deepest sympathy in the lost of your husband, and brother. Our prayers are we the both of you and the rest of the family

Chris Desiderio

September 12, 2006

Priscilla, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Tokin

September 12, 2006

Priscilla,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Pat & Steve Whitten

September 12, 2006

Denise and Roger- I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Love,

Joan D'Orvillers

September 12, 2006

Aunt Claire and Family,

I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Uncle Bob was such a great gentleman. Roland and the boys and I will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories of him be filled with smiles.

Robin Hebert

September 12, 2006

Priscilla~

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in my prayers.

Lou, Linda & Anthony Forni

September 12, 2006

Don and Sue

so sorry to hear of the untimely loss of your Father.

our prayers and sympathy are with you

the Forni family

Donna Goss

September 12, 2006

Priscilla - I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I am praying for God to provide comfort to you and your family through these difficult days. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Nathan, Amy & Jack Sevigny

September 12, 2006

To the most wonderful grandfather known to mankind. We will greatly miss seeing you, but you will always be within us! With the greatest Love, Nathan, Amy& Jack OXOX

Shirley Van Slate

September 12, 2006

Priscilla, my heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in remembering the joy your father brought into your life and know he will always be wiith you. Stay strong, my friend.

Lu-Ann Harris

September 12, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies. If there is anything I can do let me know.

Eileen Emery

September 12, 2006

Priscilla

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. What a tragic accident. My heart breaks for you and I will be thinking of you through this. Be strong (as we know you are) and remember he is watching you.

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