Keith Ray Allen, 85, of Ashland, MA passed away Monday Jan. 28th after a period of declining health.  Born in Lewiston, ME; he was the son of the late Breece and Albina (Maturin) Allen.  Keith graduated from Edward Little High School in Auburn, ME in 1951 and entered in the US Navy serving 4 years on a destroyer, USS Brownson (DD-868), during the Korean War.  After returning home, he graduated from Bryant College in Providence, RI in 1958.

He is survived by four children; Jeffrey Allen, Ph.D. of San Diego, CA; Linda Cotter of Ashland, MA; Jason Allen of Wakefield, MA; and Katie Allen of Vancouver, BC; and five grandchildren; Stephanie, Alex, Austin, Casper, and Reggie.  He was the brother of the late Breece Allen, Arlene Sleeper, and baby Joyce Allen. Funeral services will be private.  Keith will be buried in Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls, Maine.  Donations in his name may be made to TumorGen MDx, LLC at https://www.gofundme.com/therootcause