SCARBOROUGH- Allyn L. Lord, age 88, passed away at his home on Jan. 16, 2019.
He was born in Waterville on April 21, 1930, a son of the late Gordon and Annie (Reynolds) Lord and graduated from Scarborough High School.
He proudly served in the US Navy from 1948 – 1953 during the Korean War and served upon the submarine USS Grouper – HK217.
Allyn was employed at SD Warren for many years.
He was a member throughout his life of the Gideons International, a lifetime member of the NRA, and was involved with the American Legion and the AMVETS.
Allyn was predeceased by his wife Betty in 2018 and a brother- Walter Lord.
He is survived by his sons- Dan Lord of Scarborough, Cliff Lord of Scarborough; and James Lord of North Port, FL; brother- Gordon Lord Jr. of Standish; sister- Patricia Welch of State College, PA; fifteen grandchildren; and eighteen grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, Jan 26 at 1 PM at the Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road in Scarborough. Burial will be in the spring at Steep Falls Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home website, www.mainefuneral.com