1935 – 2016

PITTSTON — Emily Drake Allen, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Aug. 4.

She was born Jan 19, 1935, in Canton, the daughter of Henry Drake Sr. and Ruby (Chamberlin) Drake. She graduated from Livermore Falls High School, Class of 1954. She married Chester Allen on March 30, 1955, in Livermore Falls and resided in Richmond for 50 years, prior to moving to Pittston.

Emily worked for many years farming and transporting young special needs children to and from Richmond and Oakland schools. She loved reading books, playing board games, driving through the countryside, and spending time creating special memories with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Young and her husband, Doug, of Pittston; her granddaughter, Carrie Day and fiancé, Shane Morris, of Waynesville, Mo.; her grandson, Troy Day and his wife, Kate, of Farmingdale; a step-great-granddaughter, Sasha Romney of Waynesville, Mo.; a great-granddaughter, Aaralyn Beckim of Farmingdale; brothers, Henry Drake Jr. and wife, Corrine, of Kents Hill and Glendon Drake and wife, Sandra, of Hebron; and one sister, Sylvia Allen of West Paris.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Ruby Drake; her husband, Chester Allen; and a sister, Dawn Drake.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.KincerFuneralHome.com.

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