Patrick J. Moquin, 83, of Shrewsbury, passed away on July 22nd at the Holden Nursing Center after a long illness. Patrick was born in Grand M'ere, Quebec, Canada and came to live in Worcester at the age of 8. He was the son of Stanislas Moquin of Wisconsin and Blandine Boisvert of Quebec. Patrick was Patrick was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy Ruth Brooks, in 1999. He leaves his 5 sons, Robert, Brian, Gary, Bruce & Stephen, his grandchildren and great grandchildren and also his long-time companion, Lillian Abruzzise of Shrewsbury, with whom he made his home for the last 16 years. Patrick graduated from high school in Detroit, Michigan and went on to study in Quebec and received a bachelor's degree in Law. He later continued his studies in California in the criminology field. Patrick served his country for 15 years, first in the Navy intelligence division and later as a sergeant with the military police. He went on to own and operate his private security firm, Security and Protective Service, Inc., in Worcester for many years. He later worked for New England Grocers Supply Company for 33 years in the maintenance and welding department until his retirement. Patrick was a past member of the Singletary Rod & Gun Club in Sutton and enjoyed all sports, especially football & baseball, as well as dancing.