MACHIASPORT – Alan J. Bennett, 53, of Machiasport, died Sunday, Aug. 28.

He was born in Lewiston, Nov. 22, 1951, the son of Walter and Joyce (McAllister) Bennett.

On Dec. 4, 1976, he married the former Nancy Austin.

He worked for many years in the food service business, most recently for the state of Maine, until his retirement in 1992.

He was a master Maine guide, and he liked to hunt and fish. He was a past district deputy of the Knights of Pythias, past chancellor of Hiawassee K of P, member of the Blazing Star Lodge 30 AF & AM of Rumford and a lieutenant in the Machiasport Fire Department.

He worked as a special officer for the Oxford Police Department, worked for Hebron Academy as a cook for more than 11 years, liked working for the carnivals, enjoyed working at Pittston Farms and was a member of the D.O.K.K. He enjoyed going to casinos and playing the Elvis machines.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of Machiasport; three sons, Edwin and Johnathan, both of Machiasport, and Michael of Rockwood; a daughter, Michelle Bennett of Norway; a sister, Lena Bennett of Oxford; a brother, Danny of Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews.