Royden “Punk” A. Haskins, 67, died unexpectedly on September 3, 2014, at his residence in Boscawen.

Mr. Haskins was born on August 5, 1947, in North Troy, Vermont, the son of the late Kenneth and Irene (Wheeler) Haskins. He was a resident of Boscawen for the past several years.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Haskins was employed at Page Belt Company, where he worked as a machine operator.

His hobbies and interests included horses, playing cards, and buying lottery scratch tickets. He also enjoyed spending time with his cat, Midnight Special.

Members of his family include his sister, Nancy Parris, of Andover; a brother, Lawrence Haskins, of Concord; three step-sons, Richard Bill, Timothy Bill, and Alfred Bill; two step-daughters, Tammy Dukette and Kathleen Lewis; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Mr. Haskins was predeceased by his wife, Mary (Hill) Haskins.

Calling hours were on September 6 from 2 to 5 PM at the Bennett Funeral Home in Concord.

Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord-Merrimack County, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord 03301 or to the American Lung Association, 20 Warren Street, Suite 4, Concord 03301, in memory of Mr. Haskins.