John Merrill Alley Jr.

AUGUSTA – John Merrill Alley Jr., 81, passed away on Jan. 24, 2025, at the Alfond Center for Health. He was born April 13, 1943, a son of Arlenna and John M. Alley Sr.

John grew up on Beal’s Island, where he attended Jonesport High School. Following school, he enlisted in the Army, proudly serving his country before being honorably discharged in 1964. For 30 years, John worked for Allen’s Transfer and Storage where he fulfilled many roles throughout the years including packing, driving and sales prior to his retirement.

John was a member and past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club in Augusta, a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Augusta and has served on the Board of Directors for Kennebec Federal Savings Bank. A worldwide champion horseshoe player, John was well known for his horseshoe playing skills, leading him to travel all over the United States and Canada.

On Aug. 27, 2017, he married Barbara (Curtis) and the two shared a home in Belgrade. John was a social butterfly who made friends easily with his charming personality and was a natural peacekeeper in times of conflict. A true gentleman, John was a true family man who was committed to his wife, children, grandchildren and siblings.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Joanne Bishop and his brother, Shirley Alley.

John is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Alley; his children: Laurie Dyer and her husband Matthew, and Chad Alley and his partner, Christy Hall; step-children: Michelle Cloutier and her partner, Tony Campbell, and Michael Cloutier Jr.; grandchildren: Joshua Tobias, Zachary Tobias and his wife, Jonsy, Kayla Stevens and her husband Joshua, and Ian Alley as well as step-granddaughter Kelsey Libold and her partner James Longmeyer; great grandchildren: Amelia and Harrison Stevens, and Ryan and Ava Tobias, as well as step great grandchildren: Damien, Aaleigh and Brianna Longmeyer; sister in law, Linda Alley; and countless friends.

A period of visitation will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, ME 04330. A committal service will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the chapel at the Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. Condolences, stories and photos may be shared by visiting http://www.plummerfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to: C.A.R.A. (Capitol Area Recreation Association) PO Box 5275, Augusta, ME 04332 or The Kennebec Valley Humane Society,

168 Leighton Rd.,

Augusta, ME 04330.