Patricia A. (Lorden) Paquette, 91, of Nashua, widow of Arthur A. Paquette, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, December 7, 2023 after a period of declining health.
A native of Franklin, New Hampshire, she was born on March 25, 1932, a daughter of the late Robert and Corabel (Michaud) Lorden. During her early years, Patricia resided in Franklin, NH and Oxford, MA and was a graduate of Oxford High School. She furthered her education at Becker College, where she earned an Associate’s Degree.
Patricia and her family also made their home in Manchester before moving to Nashua in 1966. She and her husband later resided in Leesburg, Florida from 1990 to 1999. In addition to raising her family, she had worked in the medical records office of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua for 14 years.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, knitting, cross-stitch and puzzles. Above all else, Patricia treasured time spent with her family which was her greatest joy.
Patricia and Arthur were married in 1957 and shared nearly 60 years together until his passing on March 11, 2017.
Members of her family include her six children and their spouses, Gail and Ray Dion of Hudson, twin sons, Barry and Lynn Paquette of Allenstown and Brian and Tammie Paquette of Milford, Bruce Paquette of Nashua, Lynn Lodding of Manchester and Ann and Ken Lucas of Bluffton, SC; fourteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Lorden of Santa Barbara, CA; and nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, Patricia was predeceased by her infant sister, Gail Lorden; and her grandson, Craig Matthew Dion.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, December 14th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph The Worker Church, 777 West Hollis Street, Nashua, Friday, December 15th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Home Health & Hospice or the Community Hospice House, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
