PRESQUE ISLE – Allen L. Goding, 79, died Friday evening, March 24, 2006, at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born Nov. 17, 1926, the son of Lloyd and Rose Goding. He served his country in the U.S. Army-Air Force in World War II. Allen worked for AT & T Telephone Company for 36 years. He loved to play Bingo. He was a member of the Rod and Gun Club, the Stamp and Coin Club and was active with the Boy Scouts where he served as a district leader. Allen is survived by his companion of 25 years, Anice Thurlow of Presque Isle; two sons and their wives, Brian and Patricia Goding of Presque Isle, Shawn and Pam Goding of West Gardiner; one grandchild, and two good friends, Carman Hobbs and Rhonda LaVoie. He was predeceased by his wife, Arlene (Blake) Goding. Friends may call noon-1 p.m. Tuesday at the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home, 30 Church St., Presque Isle. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., with the Rev. Larry Palmer officiating. Spring interment will be at Masardis Cemetery in Masardis. Those who wish may make donations in his memory to the American Heart Assoc., Northeast Affiliate, 343 Gorham Rd., South Portland, ME 04106.
ALLEN L. GODING
