Arthur R. Allain

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Thadde and Rosalie (LeBlanc) Allain, he was a lifelong resident of the city.

Mr. Allain proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War attaining the rank of Corporal.

He was a recipient of the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

He had worked as a baker at Sunbeam Bakery and in the shipping and receiving department at Tweave Manufacturing. He previously worked for Central Pharmacy and Central Liquors.

Arthur enjoyed attending parades, word search puzzles and watching New England sports, especially the Red Sox. In earlier years, he enjoyed fishing on the Cape Cod Canal.

He is survived by his nephews, Robert Silveira and his wife Barbara of Plymouth, William Silveira and his wife Debra of Lakeville, Bernard Allain and his wife Maureen of Dartmouth, Ronald Allain of Troy, NH, Bruce Allain of Warwick, RI and the late Rene Allain, Jr. of New Bedford; his nieces, Diane Gamache and her husband Paul of Freetown, Doreen Wotton and her husband Russell of Dartmouth; He was the brother of the late David, Francois, Cecile (Silveira), Zoel, Omer, Rene Sr. and Paul Allain.

His Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Mt. Pleasant St., New Bedford.