Ernest A Allain, Sr., 95, of Augusta, Maine, passed away peacefully at Togus Springs on May 30, 2026. After a brief illness, he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He grew up in Madison, Maine. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force and was deployed during the Korean War. His final employment was with Statler Tissue paper mill.
He was married to the love of his life, Janice Allain on November 7, 1966. He is survived by his spouse, Janice Allain; their children, Kathleen Farrington, Anita Tufts, Pamela Hopper, Linda Nadeau, John Wood, Barbara Mansir, and Beverly St. Amand; and honorary mention to Ralph Demmons, whom Ernie, Jr. brought home and who has been a blessing to the family. He was predeceased by his children, Edwin Kahkonen, Ernest Verrill, Walter Harding, Elsie Harding, Nelson Harding, and Ernest Allain, Jr.
He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren we will be blessed with this year.
A Promotion to Glory service will be held on Friday, June 5, at 1:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 36 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, Maine. A celebration of life will follow.