Carolyn Allain

ST. ALBANS - Carolyn Ann Allain, age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at her home in St. Albans.

She was born January 5, 1943 in East Richford to the late Archie & Hazel (Chase) Bell.

Carolyn was a 1962 graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. On May 4, 1968 she married Ray Allain. She worked as a typesetter at the St. Albans Messenger for nine years, retiring in 1969, and went on to babysit in her home for 35 years.

Carolyn was a lifetime member of the Ladies of St. Ann and a member of the Franklin County Senior Center. She was active with the St. Albans Bowling Association, serving as President of Leagues, and on May 16, 2015 she was inducted into the USBC Hall of Fame. She enjoyed attending bowling tournaments, including the Tri-State, State, Senior and National tournaments, as well as camping, cooking, bingo, playing cards and going to the casino. Above all, she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children, Patrick Allain and his wife Julie of Dade City, FL, and Angie Johnson and her husband Brendan of Franklin; grandchildren, Michael Klasmier and his significant other Amber, Sabrina Conger and her husband Brad, Brett Johnson and his wife Monica, and Jonathan Johnson; great grandchildren, Roman and Miles Klasmier, and Easton and Oliver Conger; a foster brother, Jack Blake and his wife Judy; and several nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her husband, Ray; foster brother, Orrin Domina and his wife Betty; step-brothers, Roger Stimpson and his wife Carolyn, and Homer Stimpson; sisters-in-law, Denise Allain, and Alice Knox and her husband Eldridge Sr.; and brother-in-law, Richard Allain and his wife Janet.

Carolyn would like to mention a special grandson, Jonathan, for everything he did around the house, opening and closing the camper, bringing her home during the summer for bingo, and their special dinners every week.

Per Carolyn's wishes, there will be no visitation, and a private burial will be taking place at a later date. Friends & family are invited to a celebration of Carolyn's life to be held in the spring of next year.

For those who wish, contributions in Carolyn's memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 215 North Main Street, White River Junction, VT 05001.

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