LAGRANGE – Stanley L. Allen, 76, passed away peacefully Aug. 22, 2008, with his daughter, Susan Robinson; his very special friend, Ron Fortier; and his granddaughters, Amanda and Kristen Robinson, by his side at Cummings Health Care, Howland, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 10, 1932, in Silver Ridge, the son of Leon and Shirley (Gould) Allen. Stanley retired from Dexter Shoe Co., Milo, after 20 years. He enjoyed going every day to Governor’s Restaurant, Old Town, and will be remembered by many friends there. Until the very end, his friend, Ron Fortier of LaGrange, would take him out for rides, and would check on him every day and night. Thank you, Ron, for everything. Stanley is survived by two daughters, Susan Robinson of Guilford and Diane Vencenzie and husband, Pete, of Connecticut; three sons, Edward Herbest and wife, Linda, of Bradford, Phillip Herbest of LaGrange and Scott Herbest and wife, Brandi, of Holden; four brothers, Sam and wife, Frances, of Fairfield, Ron of Connecticut, Eugene of California and Clifford of Etna; five sisters-in-law, Marie of Connecticut, Albina Emery of Orneville, Stella Royal of Milo, Brenda Herbest of Milo and Ginger Herbest of Frenchboro; a brother-in-law, Ronald Baker of LaGrange; nine grandchildren, Amanda and Kristin Robinson, RaeJean and Scotty Herbest, Joseph Russell, Randy and Matt Herbest, Ashley and JR Herbest; seven great-grandchildren, Corbin and Danica Flewelling, Brooke Herbest, Courtney and Joshua Webb, Phillip Herbest III and Zach Gauthier; several aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his wife, Betty (Herbest) Allen; a brother, Roger; and a sister, Sharon. Friends are invited to call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Lary Funeral Home, Milo, where funeral services will be conduct-ed 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, with Pastor David Mumford officiating. Burial will be in the family lot at Evergreen Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to hospice, care of Community Health and Counseling, 14 Summer St., Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at www.laryfuneralhome.com.
STANLEY L. ALLEN
