Ellen Paquin

ELLEN PAQUIN Graveside inurnment services for lifelong Mancos resident Ellen Paquin will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 16 at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Reverend Bud Rousset and Bishop Del Coppinger will co-officiate. Ellen was born December 31, 1936 in Durango, Colo. the daughter of Voscoe and Myrtle (Fielding) Burnham. She passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at her residence in Mancos at the age of 78. Ellen married John L. Paquin on October 5, 1956 in Aztec, N.M. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Eastern Star, Snowmobile Club and Mancos Chamber of Commerce. Ellen enjoyed spending time in the mountains and attended every sporting event in which her children and grandchildren participated. Her family was the most important portion of her life. Ellen is survived by her husband, John Paquin of Mancos; her son, Ron Paquin (Sheri) of Mancos; her grandchildren, Christopher Sanders, Cassie Alexander (Keith), Ryann Sanders, Jesse Paquin and Trevor Paquin; her great grandchildren, Jade, Unique, Addison and Paizley; and numerous extended family and friends. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kay Sanders and great grandchild, Jace. Memorial contributions may be made in Ellen Paquin's name to Hospice of Montezuma, P.O. Box 740, Cortez, CO 81321.