FRYEBURG — Allen True Ela, 74, of Fryeburg, passed awTuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home with family by his side.

He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on April 13, 1947, the son of Fred Phillip and Mazie Parker Ela. He lived in Fryeburg his entire life. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1966, where he played baseball, soccer and ski jumping. After graduation, he briefly worked in Connecticut before returning home. In 1968, he joined the U.S. Army after a friend showed him how to pass the hearing test as he was partially deaf. Several months later, they discovered he couldn’t hear on the shooting range and he was honorably discharged. In September of that same year, he met Cyndi on a blind date with friends. They were married in February of 1969 in North Conway, N.H. They lived in Fryeburg and raised three sons, Rich, Craig and Kurt.

Allen worked for Youngs metal shop as a tin smith, then decided to try the plumbing trade before becoming a machinist at Teel Machine. After Teel Machine closed he went on to Howard Dearborn’s as a tool maker. He retired in 2010 after 31 years.

He enjoyed camping at the ocean with family and friends, fishing at Wild River in Evans Notch and at the ocean, hunting with Rich, especially his first moose hunt with Rich and Dale, which was an adventure. He enjoyed watching his boys play many sports, music and acting and was always very proud of them. Later, watching his grandson Ethan play baseball. He was always a Red Sox and Patriots fan.

In his earlier years, he participated in bowling, softball and golf leagues and ski team. One of his greatest thrills was sky diving with his youngest son, Kurt. He looked forward each year to planting his garden and keeping the weeds out. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends but always liked to come home. One of his greatest joys besides his three sons were his grandchildren: Courtney, Ethan and Kolten.

Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cyndi, of Fryeburg; three sons, Rich and wife Robyn, Craig and wife Karen, Kurt and wife Gwen; three grandchildren, Courtney, Ethan and Kolten; his siblings, Fred and wife Katherine, Dennis and wife Eileen, Ken and wife Wendy, Janette and husband Dean; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; and nephew, Geoff Ela.

Anyone wishing to remember him can make a donation to Jen’s Friends Cancer Foundation at P.O. Box 1842, North Conway, N.H. 03860

A celebration of life will be held at the Fryeburg Fair Fiber Building on July 3 from 1-3 p.m. Friends and family are welcome.

Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.woodfuneralhome.org