Charlton: Allen A. Paquin, 65, of Bond Rd., passed away on December 2nd in his home, after a brief illness.

He leaves his former wife, Judy K. Paquin of Rye, NY; his sister, Elizabeth Berry and her husband Randy of Waterford, CT; half-brother, Allen Corriveau of Southbridge; his half-sisters, Noella Olson of NH, Monique Paquin of Southbridge, and Emily Paquin of CT.

Allen was born in Southbridge the son of Allen C. and Yvette Cora (Bertrand) Paquin.

A great man gone too soon.

Allen was selfless, he was rough around the edges. He had a heart of gold to people who knew him well. He loved the outdoors, gardening, canoeing. He loved playing guitar and entertaining friends. He will be missed.

Funeral services for Allen will be private. There are no calling hours.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing the arrangements.