CANAAN- It is with very heavy hearts that we have experienced the sudden passing of our husband, father, grandfather, Clifford H. Allen, 70, of Canaan, on September 9th, 2023. He was born November 7th, 1952, in Pittsfield. Cliff was known for his boisterous laugh and big smile that will forever be missed. Hanging by the pool with a PBR in hand and classic country music on the radio was his favorite past time with his family and friends. If you needed a carpet laid, field bush hogged, or just an extra hand, he was there to help anyone that asked. Cliff is survived by his wife Rhonda, daughter Teri True and her husband Seth, son Bryan Allen and his wife Amber, step-son David Bowman and his wife Tami, step-son Nick Bowman and his wife Samantha, grandchildren; Paige, Samantha, Jorgia, Abbey, Ella, Emily, Ace, Isabelle, Charlotte, & Grace great grandchildren; Brantley, Callie, Bryleigh, Aniya, Talia, & Cohen, Sisters; Eva Charity & Alice Ouellette, Step-sister Coris-ann Richards, brother-in-law Greg Sirois and wife Susan, nieces, nephews, cousins, and some very close friends; Richie Guilford, Dale Burrill, Ray Small, and Norman Hart. Cliff graduated from MCI in Pittsfield, Me in 1971. He worked at Craig's Hardware in Pittsfield for many years before being hired at Sappi Papermill in Skowhegan, where he retired after about 35 years. Cliff was a volunteer firefighter for Canaan Fire for about 40 years and fire chief there from 1996-2000. Cliff was a past member of the Knights of Columbus. Cliff has been an active member of the Carrabassett Masonic Lodge #161 since 1979, he was a Past Master and was the Secretary for 30+ years. He was also a Lifetime Elks Club member. Graveside service will be on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery on RT23 (Hartland Rd), in Canaan, at 10:30am, with a Celebration of Life Reception immediately following at the Masonic Hall on Oak Pond Rd, Canaan. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to his beloved Mason brothers: Masonic Hall #161, 1123 Notch Rd, Canaan, Me 04924, Attn: Dale Burrill. Please go to Cliff's memorial page to share photos and fun memories with the family at https://my.gather.app/remember/clifford-allen-2023