North Attleboro – Edward J. Marien, 48, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 as a result of a bicycling accident. Born in Attleboro, he was the beloved son of Harold J. Allard and the late Rita (Dowdall) V. Allard. Edward worked as a carpenter and was an avid fan of NASCAR. Besides his devoted father, Harold, he leaves his biological father, Edward L. Marien; one sister, Tammy Lyn Allard and brother-in-law, Jason Guimond; two brothers, Michael R. Allard and his wife, Sandra and Derrick Marien. He also leaves several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles, and in particular, his closest aunt, Nancy Pereira. VISITATION will begin Thursday at 4 p.m. followed by Services at 7 p.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. For online condolences please visit: www.TrippFuneralHome.com