SEBAGO- Allen Fredrick Crabtree III, of Sebago ME, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on July 30, 2025. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Hudson NH. Allen accomplished so many amazing things in his worldly journey. Allen was a military man, serving in the US Air Force as a Captain during the Vietnam war. He was a passionate environmentalist who worked for New Hampshire Fish and Game and wrote environmental impacts statements across the country. He settled in Sebago in 1995 with his wife Penelope Crabtree and became a very active member of the community. Allen served as a town selectman and was a member of the fire department. As a businessman he owned and operated Crabtree’s Collection of Old Books and Crabtree’s PYO Blueberries. Allen was an author writing for the local newspaper and wrote many of his own books as well. Hiking, downhill skiing, fly fishing, writing and spending time with those he loved were the most important things to him. He founded the Denmark Hikers a group that he cherished very much. Allen was a man of faith attending as a member of Denmark Congressional Church. His charismatic charm, quick wit, huge helping heart and presence will be missed by all who knew him.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, his oldest son Allen Fredrick Crabtree IV and, his brother Emery Daily and first wife Shirley L French. He is survived by his wife Penelope Crabtree, son James Crabtree Sr & wife Kimberly Crabtree, granddaughter Abigale Crabtree, grandson Ian Crabtree all of the home in Sebago. Stepson Christopher Wright & wife April Wright of Vermont.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday Aug. 7th from 5 – 8 PM at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St., Cornish. Burial will be in Effingham amongst his family. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In memory of Allen, the family requests that a donation be made to the Appalachian Mountain Club, 10 City Square, Boston, MA 02129 or via their website: Tribute Gifts | Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC).