ALLAN E. HORNE

MILO – Allan E. Horne, 93, husband of Norma (Greene) Horne, died May 2, 2008, at the Maine Veterans’ Home, Bangor. He was born March 5, 1915, in Milo, the son of Maurice C. and Dicea M. (Henderson) Horne. He graduated from Milo High School, Class of 1932, and the University of Maine with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics in 1937, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was working with the U.S. Immigration Service, Philadelphia, when he was drafted into the U.S. Navy and served as radar man on the destroyer U.S. Vesoli during World War II. After the war, he returned home and entered the family business of M.C. Horne and Sons, and developed a heating and plumbing business. He owned and published a local newspaper, “The Tri River Photo News.” He belonged to Rabboni Masonic Lodge No. 62, Milo, and had received his 50-year pin. He was a member of Aldworth Chapter No. 39 OES, Joseph P. Chaisson American Legion Post No. 41, Milo, and had also received his 50-year pin. He served as Piscataquis County commissioner and on many county and state committees during this time. He also served on Milo Board of Trade, Milo School Board, Three Rivers Fish and Game Club and Piscataquis Extension. He was an avid fly-fisherman and outdoorsman. He and his wife traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and had spent 11 winters in Zephyrhills, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Norma of Milo; two sons, Norman “Tom” C. Horne and his wife, Carol, of Boyd Lake and Howard “Hap” A. Horne of Milo; three daughters, Linda H. Keef and her husband, Larry, of Gorham, Karen H. Clark and her husband, Michael, of Milo and Janet H. Richards and her husband, Donald, of Milo; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, including two special ones, Kathryn H. Witham and Charles Horne Jr., who helped with visitation. He was predeceased by a son, Richard “Ricky” Horne; and two brothers, Alden “Pete” Horne and Charles Horne Sr. Friends may call 3-6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, with Pastor Ernest Madden officiating. Burial will be after in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery. A gathering for conversation and refreshments will be after the service at United Baptist Church, Milo. The family wishes to thank all the staff at the Maine Veterans’ Home, Bangor, for all their loving care. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Maine Veterans’ Home Activities Fund, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401 or a charity of your choice. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.