Allin H. Grant

Portland, Allin H. Grant passed away September 12, 2016 at the age of 83. He was born in Westbrook on September 4, 1933, one of four children to Frances H. and Eva J. Grant He married Pauline A. Bertin 62 years ago on June 19, 1954 and had fourteen beautiful children together. Allin was a member of the Westbrook Knights of Columbus. Allin and Pauline sponsored two Guatemalan children for several years. Allin served in the U.S. Air Force stationed in San Marcos, Texas from 1951-1955 as a Helicopter Mechanic. Upon returning to Maine he held several jobs before going to work for SD Warren Paper Co. in the Power Distribution department. His tenure with SD Warren lasted until retirement in 1992. After retirement Allin enjoyed lawn mowing and snow removal for several people in the surrounding neighborhood of his Prospect Street home. Allin and Pauline were very active in St. Hyacinth’s Church Fairs as well as Westbrook Sports and Music Boosters. He enjoyed carpentry and anything mechanical – especially working on his tractor. Another favorite pastime was going to all the activities his grandchildren were involved in. Allin also enjoyed traveling. He is predeceased by his wife Pauline, parents, granddaughter Amanda Grant, daughter-in-law Margaret Grant, and sister-in-law Louise Grant. He will forever be in our hearts and we will miss his cheerful disposition, mischievous ways, laughter and infectious smile. He will be deeply missed by his siblings F. Hayden (Terri) Grant of Marco Island, FL, Lynwood Grant of Muskegon, MI, and Glenice (David) Stover of Windham. His children: Allin E. (Gayle) Grant of Waterboro, Jeffry Grant of Rumford, Janet (Kenny) Moody of Windham, Lois (Shawn) McCurdy of Westbrook, Nathan Grant of S. Portland, Tim (Cindy) Grant of Windham, Lynda (Dean) Goyette of Westbrook, Annette Silver of Gorham, Randy (Anissa) Grant of Windham, Russ (Liz) Grant of Westbrook, Noela (Tony) Funk of Graham, North Carolina, Todd Grant of Windham, Peter (Karen) Grant of Westbrook, and Patricia (Jay) Burrell of Yarmouth. Grandchildren: Allin H. Grant II, Barron Grant, Leigh Grant, Andrew (Erika) Grant, Shawna Tait, Raechel (Corey) Pacillo, Caleb (Erika) Moody, Craig Chadbourne, Janessa (Brian Byers) Curtis, Joel (Chelsea) Chadbourne, Shawn Jr. (Jenna) McCurdy, Matthew (Chelsea) McCurdy, Matt (Amy Gore) Grant, Grant Goyette, Paulina (Matt) Angus, Robbie Silver, Ashley Grant, Travis Grant, Alex Grant, Ben (Samantha) Grant, Austin Funk, Isaac Funk, Eva Funk, Nicole Grant, Jared Grant, Bethany Kopacz, Colline Kopacz, Adam Kopacz, Zack Burrell, Samantha Burrell, Lauren Burrell Great-grandchildren: fourteen and counting. His sister-in-law Laurette Magill of Westbrook, and brother-in-laws Dick (Laverne) Bertin of Northborough, MA, and Albert (Ilo) Bertin of Huntsville, AL. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. We would like to thank our special family members for their unending care and support. Also a special thank you to the Avita of Stroudwater family , the staff St. Joseph’s Manor and Beacon Hospice. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 9 PM Thursday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Friday at St. Hyacinth Church (St. Anthony’s Parish). Interment will follow in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. On line condolences may be expressed at blaisandhayfuneralhome.com.

Allin H. Grant

September 4, 1933 - September 12, 2016

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