Dennis James Ernest Paquette, 52, of Manchester, passed away at his residence on May 30, 2012.
He was born in Manchester on May 16, 1960, the son of Paul and Joann (Blaisdell) Paquette, Sr., and had been a lifelong resident of the City. He had worked in the construction industry for most of his career. He loved fishing, writing and drawing. He was an avid sports memorabilia collector. He attended Grace Haven Baptist Church. He was a loving father and grandfather.
Family members include his parents of Manchester; three daughters, Nicki Paquette of Rochester, Denise Doherty of Bristol, and Celine Robinson of Rochester; five grandchildren, Nadia, Lukas, Miranda, Arnold, and Brook; three brothers, Paul Paquette, Jr., of Hampton, Michael Paquette of Manchester and Fred Paquette of Amherst; two sisters, Rox-Anne J. Mulrenin of Northwood, and Michelle Iller of Northwood; and many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial gathering will take place at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover St., on Tuesday from 6 to 7 PM with a memorial service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 7:00 PM. Private urn burial will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date. For more information or to view an on-line Tribute, go to www.phaneuf.net