PORTLAND – Allen R. Blodgett, 62, of Weld, died unexpectedly early Wednesday morning at Maine Medical Center in Portland.
He was born in Weld, Jan. 14, 1947, a son of Raynold Blodgett and Evelyn Blodgett Hutchinson and was a 1965 graduate of Wilton Academy. He proudly served his country as a member of the U. S. Air Force for 21 years.
After retirement from the Air Force, he went to work at International Paper Co., now Verso. He loved fishing and his two weeks long vacation every year at hunting camp with his friends and family. He was a member of King Hiram Masonic Lodge of Weld. Allen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father and friend. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Donna of Weld; his daughter, Milissa Cousins and her husband Louis and their children, Dustyn Blodgett, Issac Cousins, Dylan Cousins, Rose Cousins and her daughter, Hayley Allen, all of Farmington; daughter Christine Blodgett and her fiancé Scott Collins and their children, Kasey Blodgett, Chelsea Fortier, and Sarah Collins, all of Jay; April Blodgett and her friend Robert Cook and their daughter Katrina Cook, all of Jay; brother, Norman Blodgett and his wife Linda of Weld and their children; step brother Wayne Hutchinson and his son and wife all of Georgia;
Allen was predeceased by his mother, father, step-father Ernest Hutchinson, brothers, Charlie and Raynold Blodgett and his sister Joyce Gabriel.
Public memorial services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the hunting camp on the Temple Road in Weld. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Allen’s memory to The Boston Shriner’s Hospital, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114. Words of condolences may be sent to info@wilesrc.com.
The family of Glendon Swett would like to let everyone know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Donna and family
We are so sorry to hear about Allen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gale Ellis and sons and Sharon
Donna – It goes without saying what you and Allen and the girls meant to all of us during our time in England. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bill Walker
Donna, as Bill says what Allen and you did for all of us in England made all our lifes at the engine shop, I don’t remember any of us during that time who didn’t think Allen was the best. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Mark and Nina Lawrence
Dear Allen Blodgett family,
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to your family on the passing of Allen. I worked for Al at Bentwaters UK many years ago and the fond memories I have of him are countless. He was the best boss I ever had and earned the respect of everyone he supervised. He had the ability to make everyone feel an important part of the team. He helped keep our country safe through his superior leadership and hard work. And he threw some fantastic parties as well! He made our large shop feel like part of his family and will be greatly missed.
Kind Regards and sympathy,
MSgt (Retired USAF) Jeff Grimes
Dear Donna, Melissa,Chris and April,
I am so sorry to hear about Allen; as you and the girls know, he was a wonderful person that enjoyed life, family and friends. After working for Al in Spokane and then reuniting with all of you at Bentwaters, UK, he was by far the best boss that I had ever worked for. It has been over ten years since the last time that I had visited Al and you, and those memories of hanging out either at the house or the hunting camp will last forever. He will be greatly missed.
I want to extend my sincere sympathy to all of you, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kind Regards,
Bruce Stock
bstock@drash.com