SACO — Yvonne O. Paquette, 88, of Saco, passed away quietly at home surrounded by her family on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019.
She was born in Canada on Sept. 29, 1930, a daughter of Alphonse and Regina (Belanger) Roy.
Yvonne had been employed by Bates Manufacturing, Pepperell Manufacturing and Morningstar. Her family was her main focus. She found great fulfillment being a stay-at-home mother to raise her children.
Yvonne had many hobbies including ceramics, gardening, and working on puzzles with friends. She also found great pleasure and relaxation tending to her many houseplants, often nursing ailing plants for others. She enjoyed music, especially live performances by her husband, her two sons, and her granddaughter, Jennifer. She had a special fondness for all animals, especially her pets. Most of all, she looked forward to spending time with her three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Paquette was a parishioner of Good Shepherd Parish.
She was predeceased by her husband, Lucien G. Paquette, on Aug. 13, 2005, and by several brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Paquette, and Dan Paquette and his wife Ann; grandchildren: Jennifer, Jaimee and Jim; great-grandchildren: Samuel, Julia, Savanna, Robbie, Sara, Lake, Live and Lovena; and her former daughter-in-law, Susan Raposa, whom she had stayed in close contact with through the years. She is also survived by two sisters, Annette Goulet and Solange “Sally” Morneau; and many nieces and nephews.
The family holds many treasured memories that they will cherish forever. She will be greatly missed.
Visiting Hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at Cote Funeral Home Chapel, 87 James St., Saco. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, at Most Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford.
To view Yvonne’s memorial page or leave an online condolence, please visit www.cotefuneralhome.com
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