Pauline A. VanAllen, 75, of Manchester died on Monday, February 08, 2016 at Westside Care Center, Manchester. Born in Lowell, MA on April 13, 1940 to the late Raymond and Marion Charest of Vernon, CT. Pauline is predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Charles VanAllen; her brother Richard Charest of Vernon, her sister and brother-in-law Lorraine and Donald Yankee of Vernon. She is survived by her four sons; Ricky Neron and his wife Maria of Waterbury, Randy Neron and his wife Penny of Vernon, Ronnie Neron of Tolland, and Rob Neron and his wife Pam of Manchester. She also leaves behind her two granddaughters; Mindy Perry and her husband Jeremey of Manchester; Sherry Neron of Vernon and her three grandsons; Kyle Neron, Wayne Neron and Dalton Neron all of Manchester. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Leona Charest of Vernon, three nephews; Mike Charest, Scott Charest and Peter Charest as well as four step-children; Anita Russo, Laura Wion, Jennifer Valuzze and Charles VanAllen, Jr. The family wishes to thank Westside Care Center and Hospice for their untiring devotion to maintaining quality of life and comfort in such a difficult time in our lives. You are truly a blessing. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be sent to Masonicare Partners Home Health & Hospice 111 Founders Plaza East Hartford, CT 06108. Funeral service will be held of Thursday (February 11th) at 12:00 p.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester followed by burial in East Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 - 12:00. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.