Col. Allan H. Weeks MSP (Ret.), 86, of Wiscasset, passed away Feb. 8 at his home. He was one of the longest serving leaders of the Maine State Police, which covered the span of three governors.
He was born in Shirley, Mass., Jan. 21, 1922, a son of Allan H. and Gladys (Ogilvie) Weeks.
He was a graduate of Wiscasset High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
On June 12, 1943 he married Jennie Bryant.
He joined the State Police in 1950 and served as the Colonel from 1976 until his retirement in 1987. He also served as Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety from 1976 to 1979. Col. Weeks’ accomplishments include the creation of the tactical team, a canine program, an international affairs unit, a crime laboratory and the drug unit. He also hired the first female trooper, and received the Legendary Trooper Award of the Year in 2001.
Among the many boards that Col. Weeks served were The Senior Spectrum, the Maine State Police Scholarship Fund, the Miles Memorial Hospital Board, the Navy League, the Tuesday Club and many other organizations.
Col. Weeks enjoyed traveling around the United States, boating and time spent with good friends.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jennie Weeks of Wiscasset; son, Capt. Floyston (Bud) Weeks USN (Ret.) and wife, the former Virginia Fairservice of Portsmouth, R.I.; and grandsons, Floyston Weeks Jr. of Greene and Ethan A. Weeks of Portsmouth, R.I.
A graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in the spring, according to the family’s wishes.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Maine State Police Memorial Scholarship Fund, 45 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333-0042.
Arrangements are being made by Daigle Funeral Home, 40 Federal St., Wiscasset.
