Doris Paquette

Doris T. (Gagnon) Paquette, 84, of Hudson, beloved wife of Gerard Paquette, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, Nashua, surrounded by her loving family following a period of declining health.

Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Aurore (Lajoie) Gagnon. Raised and educated in Biddeford, Maine, she had been employed as a manager at Astro Circuit prior to retirement.

A dedicated wife and mother, Doris's family was paramount in her life. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially gathering together for the holidays. Doris loved life, lived every day to the fullest, and possessed the uncanny ability to bring out the sunshine even in the darkest of days. A true adventurer, Doris explored the world by visiting her children in Germany, Italy, Peru, Venezuela, and more. Doris cherished time spent with her sister, Claire, at Old Orchard Beach eating fried clams and shopping on the pier. An avid reader, Doris could always be found with a book or kindle in hand. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed.

In addition to her husband, with whom she shared 66 years of marriage, Doris is survived by her five children, Connie & Gary Webster, Ken & Laraine Paquette, Diane Croteau, Marie & Blake Miller, and Steve & Robin Paquette; her 12 beloved grandchildren; her 12 doting great grandchildren; her sister, Claire & Andy Lessard; her special niece, Debbie & David Waterson; her sister-in-law, Roberta Gagnon; and extended family and friends. Doris was predeceased by her son, Billy Paquette; two brothers, Paul and Robert Gagnon; granddaughter and spouse, Rosita & Piper Simmons; great grandson, Sean Simmons; and son-in-law, Russell Croteau.

ARRANGEMENTS: A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Oct. 17, at 11:00A.M. at St. Kathryn's Church, 4 Dracut Rd., Hudson, followed by a committal service in St. Patrick's Cemetery, 102 Derry Street, Hudson and Life Celebration at The White Birch, 222 Central Street, Hudson. Friends and relatives invited. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Doris' memory to the Home, Health, and Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, 243 Hanover St., Manchester, NH. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.csnh.net.