Alan Robert Breton

OAKLAND – Alan Robert Breton entered into eternal life with his heavenly father, on Jan. 22, 2025, at home, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family.

Born on March 21, 1957, in Waterville, he was the son of Charles and Dorothy (LeClair) Breton. Alan attended Waterville High School and Thomas College, while working alongside his father, at the family grocery store business, Oakland Superette.

In 1988, Alan and his wife Ammie opened the doors at Oakland Furniture and Appliance Center. Alan’s love of working with the public and serving customers grew into a successful business, in the heart of downtown Oakland. Though Alan thoroughly enjoyed working with customers in the furniture business, one of his greatest passions was cars and trucks, more specifically Ford cars and trucks. In 1996, Alan was presented with the opportunity to take on a position as General Manager at Pullen Ford. He truly loved the car business, and the years he spent at the dealership were some of his favorite, as he helped grow the business and fulfill a dream of his. In 2000, when Pullen Ford was sold, Alan made the decision to return to his roots, in the furniture business. Since then, Oakland Furniture has continued to grow and prosper, and will now be a part of the legacy he leaves behind. Making deals and interacting with customers was something that Alan looked forward to every day. Alan’s shoes will be tough to fill, but his wife and daughter, as well as the “boys”, Dave and Jeremy, will proudly continue to represent the company that Alan created, making sure that “Nobody Does it Better” than Oakland Furniture.

Alan was an active member in his community, volunteering on several boards/committees, including the Boys and Girls Club, Mount Merici Catholic School, St. Theresa’s Church Council, and the Oakland Lions Club. Alan was most known for his incredible loyalty and generosity, not only toward his family and friends, but to those he didn’t even know. He was a giver and never hesitated to help someone in need. Alan was the “fixer” in the family, and quick with an answer to almost any problem you could present. He always had “a plan”. Alan loved the “WOW” factor, and would go to great lengths to achieve it. He loved to see others happy, and was known for his “big surprises”. Over the past few years, Alan was the neighborhood decorator, providing a Mum plant in the fall and a wreath in the winter. It was the little things, the details, that were important to him. He was a lot of things to a lot of people, but to the people who loved and knew him, he was everything. On the rare occasions that Alan wasn’t doing or being something for someone, he enjoyed time with family, and was always the life of the “party”. Sunday’s by the pool, watching the New England Patriots and washing his “Tonka” truck were just a few of his favorite things to do. He will be forever missed, but his legacy, love of life, and entrepreneurial spirit will live on through the many lives that his touched.

Alan was predeceased by his parents. Surviving are his loving wife and soulmate Ammie of 45 fun-filled years; his daughter Kelly Breton of Augusta, siblings; Charles F. Breton and wife Shirley, of Mechanic Falls, Linda Bragg and husband Tom, of Sidney, Arlene Brown and husband Steve, of Fairfield, Carol McKinnon and husband Gary, sister and brother-in-law; Pamela Jacques and husband Joe, of Sidney, Tammie Richard and companion Tim Warren, of Smithfield, Leon Richard and wife Liezl, of Nikiski, Alaska, Carla Caron and husband Keith, of Winslow, and Gene Richard and wife Alicia, of Rome; and several nieces and nephews.

Alan’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, February 1, at 11 a.m.,, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, in Waterville.

Arrangements are in the care of Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers, 8 Elm Street, Waterville where memories of Alan may be shared, and an online register book can be signed by visiting http://www.vrlfuneralhome.com

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Alan to: Servants of the Blessed Sacrament

101 Silver St.

Waterville Maine 04901

servantsss22@gmail.com