She was born in Lisbon Falls on Aug. 23, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Amy Taylor Wagg of Webster. She was educated in Lisbon Falls schools.
She was married to Raymond Allen in 1944 and raised her nine children on the Allen Farm on West Road in Bowdoin.
She worked at Colby Nursing Home, Odd Fellows Home, Lamp Nursing Home and Sableman Plastic Heel Co. She had her own catering and cake business. She loved crocheting afghans for babies, knitting, watching golf, Jeopardy, reading, word searches, playing cribbage, large family gatherings and traveling.
She was a member of West Bowdoin Baptist Church and President of the Ladies Aide, Nina Rebekah Lodge #86 for 53 years, a Past Noble Grand, a Past District Deputy President of District #3 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 202 Topsham. She was active in other civic and community organizations throughout her life.
She is survived by her nine children, Larry and wife Theresa of Bowdoin, Glen and wife Mary of Sabattus, Lyn and husband Lee Jordan of Bowdoin, Cheryl and husband Norris Dwyer of Bowdoin, Gail and husband Roland Morgan of Bowdoin, Charles and wife Shirley of Bowdoin, Melanie Page of Bowdoin, Joel and wife Darlane of Bowdoin, Tracy Newman of Bowdoin, and 26 grandchildren, 51 greatgrandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband Raymond Allen and her brothers William, John and Howard Wagg.
The family wishes to thank Androscoggin Home Health. A special thanks is given to all the family caregivers and especially her granddaughter Laura.
Visitation was at Crosman Funeral Home on Monday, Oct. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. A special Rebekah service was held at 7:30 p.m. The funeral is at West Bowdoin Baptist Church on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, West Road, Bowdoin, following the funeral service.
A service of the Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls.
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