Bernard E. Paulin, 85, passed away on June 23. Born in Montague City, MA to Bernard and Jeannette (LeBlanc) Paulin, he graduated from Turners Falls High School in 1959. He enlisted in the Army in 1960 and served in Saran, France. He worked for Genest Baking Company before joining the Big Yin 1967, where he worked for 31 years as a Grocery Manager and then Store Manager before retiring in 1999. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Nancy (Pilgrim) Paulin, his children Kristen Rego, Dena Paulin, Brian and his wife Sheri of Easthampton, Michael and his wife Suzanne of Danvers, Ma, Thomas of Florida, his grandchildren Calli, Lexi, Emerson, a great-grandson Rook, a sister Barbara Ripingill and her husband Allen of Erie, CO and a brother Robert of Greenfield. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. www.firtionadams.com