In Taunton, Donald Paquette, age 77, passed away unexpectedly following a period of declining health on August 27, 2022. Donald is survived by his beloved wife Carol (Thornley) Paquette of Taunton. He was born in Waterville, ME, the son of the late Wallace & Hope (Holt) Paquette.
Donald had resided in Taunton and was formerly of Fairfield, ME. He worked as a plumber for the City of Taunton for over 30 years. Donald was educated in Fairfield schools, He enjoyed his home on Lake Winnipesaukee, hiking in the White Mountains, long walks, boating, always helping someone out, playing with his grandchildren, watching his granddaughter at her horse shows and cherished his time with family.
Donald leaves his children; Kimberly Paquette of Taunton, Katie Paquette of Attleboro, and Kasey Paquette of Taunton, and his late son Kyle Paquette, his loving grandchildren; Hunter & Charlee Osborne of Attleboro, and siblings; Prudence Moody of Fairfield, ME, Wallace “Billy” Paquette of Augusta, ME and Susan Ross of Hayeville N.C., and the late Connie LaFamme, Paula Simpson, Debra Veilleux, and Thomas, Robert, Rebecca, Patricia and Carol Paquette. Uncle of several niece and nephews.
Funeral from the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Thursday, Sept. 1st at 10am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Andrew the Apostle Church in Taunton at 11am. Relatives and friends are also invited to visiting hours on Wednesday from 5-7pm. Burial will be in the family lot in St. Francis Cemetery in Taunton.