Allan Ray Erickson
June 25, 1948 ~ December 10, 2022
Resided in:
Sanford, Maine
Allan R. Erickson, 74, of Sanford, died at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 10, 2022, following a period of declining health.
Allan was born in Littlefork, Minnesota on June 25, 1948, to Marvin and Etta (Towle) Erickson. He grew up in International Falls, Minnesota and graduated from International Falls High School in 1966. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served for 10 years both onboard a submarine and as a recruiter. In 1974 he married Sue Sturtevant and together they shared 48 years of marriage and raised two children. After completing his term in the military Allan and his wife settled in Maine and he went to work for Data General in Portsmouth before taking a position at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he stayed for 32 years until his retirement in 2010.
Allan enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He was a quiet man who enjoyed spending time at home with his family. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.
Allan was predeceased by his parents and by a sister, Beverly Grevich.
Surviving are his wife, Sue Erickson of Sanford; two children, Allan Erickson, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Lebanon and Sara Galvin and her husband Robert of Staten Island, New York; four grandchildren, Abigail Erickson, Sydney Erickson, Sean Galvin and Olivia Erickson; three siblings, Kenneth Erickson, Vern Erickson and Jean Lessard and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours with refreshments will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with a funeral following at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 14th at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main Street in Springvale.
Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the FDNY Family Transport Foundation, Ltd., P.O. Box 340949, Brooklyn, NY 11234 or online by clicking the link below.
Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.
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I am his niece, Amy.
He was very kind
He told me stories about when he and my Dad were growing up
I was so lucky to have him as an Uncle and to live around the corner from Uncle Al, Auntie Sue, Allan and Sara
Saw them practically EVERY Day
He was a Wonderful Uncle
I Loved and will Miss Uncle Al
Uncle Al and my Dad are from the same hometown and they grew up together and both graduated from International Falls High School in 1966 in Minnesota
They married sisters, my Auntie and my Mom.
They enlisted in the United States 🇺🇸 Navy together and were a part of the Military’s Buddy System program
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Please Rest In Peace, Uncle Al
So glad that I had the privilege of being your niece
I ❤️ You Forever
❤️,
Amy Sue ❤️
I am his niece, Amy.
I loved spending time with him, my aunt and my cousins
He was always there for his family and friends
He always put his family FIRST
Amy and I were so sad to hear the news. We were glad to spend the time that we did with him, and know that he is in a far better place now.
Such a sad time for all.. I have so many memories, I will cherish forever. All my love to the whole family.
Friend for 50 years.
Al was an awesome person to work with, as a trouble tech person he came right to the boat and dealed with the problem first hand. Always assigned to major overhaul projects on nuclear submarines shows that he was the best of the best!! Always talked about retiring and he had a good run of it. Way to young for what he’s done for god and country. Rest in peace Al , you were the best!!
Alan knew more about our families genealogy than any other relative. His expertise will be missed. Wish I knew as much as he did. Miss him every time I look at our family tree – going back more than a 1000 years. Blessings and prayers to his family during theses difficult times. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Allan left us too soon. Blessings to his family. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I worked with him for years. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Jeremy Normand
My sincere sympathies go out to Sue and the family. I will always remember Al as a good man, a proud veteran and someone who would undonditionaly help others. He will truly missed. I will always remember how he was right there to help our friend Bruce when he was going through a tough time. Good By Al your friend John
Sorry for your loss. Al will be greatly missed by many, my girls still tell me that Mr Al’s pancakes are still better than mine.
The Hamilton Family
Jon Jess Joselyn Kendall and London.
I am so sorry for your loss. Allan was a very special man and will always hold a special place in my heart. I loved him
My condolences to the family of Al Erickson. He was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of working with and for him at the Shipyard. Al helped me greatly with my career and I’ll never forget that. His sense of humor and integrity as a man served as an example for everyone who encountered him. I’m deeply saddened by his passing, and will keep him in my prayers.
Always had a smile on his face and loved Sue and the kids. To have someone like that in your life is truly a treasure.
I am so sorry to here about Al. Was not aware he was ill. Have faith in God he will help you through this sad time in your life. Praying for all of you.
So sorry to hear of Al’s passing. I met Al and worked with him in our early days at the Shipyard.
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