PORTLAND – Erlon F. McAllister, 73, of Waterford died Friday, Oct. 14, at Maine Medical Center.

He was born and raised in Waterford on Aug. 8, 1932, the son of Winfield and Edith Crouse McAllister. He attended Bridgton Academy.

He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was stationed in Japan.

He had been employed by R. K. Brown and Callahan Brothers as a heavy equipment operator. He then retired from the Town of Waterford, where he served 24 years as road commissioner.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming. He loved spending time with his family and friends at the Brass Rail.

He married the former Merle Allen on Feb. 19, 1955.

He is survived by his wife, Merle, of North Waterford; two sons, Fred and his wife, Laurie, of North Waterford, and Keith of North Waterford; two daughters, Beverly McAllister of Kezar Falls, and Gloria McKee of North Waterford; six grandchildren, Amanda Baker, Melinda Stewart, Crystal McAllister, Matthew McAllister, Nicole McKee and Shane McKee; a great-granddaughter, Tianna McNeil; two brothers, Eugene and Lawrence, both of North Waterford; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by a brother, Irving; and a sister, Sue Littlefield.

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