Allen David Quinn, of Abrahamsville, PA, died quietly at home on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was 92.
Allen was the son of Melvin and Annabelle (Shepstone) Quinn and was a life-long resident of Abrahamsville. He was well-known in the community as a skillful carpenter, electrician, welder, plumber, mower, nurseryman, mechanic, naturalist, stone mason, hunter and storyteller. He generously volunteered these talents for many community building projects. He could fix anything.
He was an active member of the Equinunk Fire Company and the Abrahamsville United Methodist Church. He was a stalwart helper at the Damascus Township recycling effort.
He is survived by his daughter, Martha Quinn, sons, Edward Quinn (Jean), Charles Heyn (Andrea) and Fred Heyn, brother, John Quinn, dear friend, Florence Wood, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife, Irene Hand Quinn, son, Robert Heyn and brothers, Alton Quinn and Joseph Quinn.
A celebration of Allen's life was held at the Lookout Fire Hall on Saturday, October 15 at 12:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Equinunk Fire Company or the Abrahamsville United Methodist Church.
Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Edward A. Wade Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Carbondale, PA.
Memorial Service
12:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2016
Lookout Fire Hall
2625 Hancock Highway
Equinunk, Pennsylvania, United States
18417