Arthur A. Paquette, 89, of Nashua, passed away Saturday morning, March 11, 2017 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson, after a period of declining health.
A native of Manchester, NH, he was born on March 13, 1927, son of Abelbert and Beatrice (Fellows) Paquette. Educated in Manchester schools, Arthur was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1945. He served with the Army near the end of World War II and then continued his education at the New Hampshire School of Accounting, where he earned an Associate’s degree in 1949.
Mr. Paquette worked for the federal government as a civil service worker at Grenier Air Force Base in Manchester from 1949 to 1966 and then at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts from 1966 to 1985. He also worked at Rockingham Park Race Track in Salem for 20 years.
A resident of Manchester for many years, Arthur moved to Nashua in 1966 and then made his home in Leesburg, Florida from 1990 to 1999.
Members of his family include his wife, Patricia (Lorden) Paquette, whom he married in 1957 and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year; six children and their spouses, Gail and Ray Dion of Hudson, twin sons, Barry & Lynn Paquette of Allenstown and Brian and Tammie Paquette of Milford, Bruce Paquette of Nashua, Lynn and Jeff Lodding of Manchester and Ann and Ken Lucas of Illinois; thirteen grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Bolser of Manchester and Yvette McMahon of Morris, IL; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Arthur was also predeceased by three sisters, Theresa Paquette, Yvonne Cole and Diane Paquette; and a grandson, Craig Matthew Dion.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday, March 21st from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad Street, Nashua, Wednesday, March 22nd at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. Donations may be made in his memory to Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
