Paul R. Allaire, 87 years old, born May 12, 1926; son of Arthur and Ester Allaire, died August 7, 2013 in Desoto Rehab Nursing Center in Arcadia, FL after a long illness. Paul attended Holy Name High School, was a member of Knights of Columbus. He drove a cement truck for E.L. Dauphine, retiring in 1984. Paul was a Veteran of the U.S. States Army. In 1954 Paul married Mary I. (Brisebois) LaHair Allaire, she passed away in 1985. He leaves behind his partner and companion of 5 years, Verna Reiss, brother Eugene Allaire, nieces Debbie, Dawn and Sherry. Step-son Joe LaHair; granddaughter Dena McDonaugh and great granddaughters Saxton, Beatrix and Pippa. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, and step-daughter Beverly LaHair. A Memorial Mass will be Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 11:00AM at the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes, 50 N. Hillsborough Ave., Arcadia, Fl. Inurnment will be at a later date. Online condolences can be made at pongerkaysgrady.com Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes are in charge of the arrangments.