PAQUETTE, Gérard
The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Sudbury, Monday, September 30, 2019 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of 60 years, Aline Irène (née Caron). Son of the late Joseph Télésphore and the late Bérangère (née Ménard). Loving father of Lyne, Robert (Nicole), Louise (Alain) and Guy (Denise). Dear brother of Gaston (Janine) and Colombe Desrosiers (late Maurice). Predeceased by his brothers, Charles Edouard (Gisèle), Fernand (Jeannine) and Jean-Jacques (Linda) and by his sister Marie-Claire Huneault (Richard). Cherished grandfather of Mélanie Weiman (Chad), Marc (Meggie), Vincent, Michelle, Chelsea and Michael, and great-grandfather of Véronique, Alexie and Eliza. He was the proud owner of Paquette’s Men’s Wear until his retirement in 2006. He was also a founding member of camp Oú-La Hache. Hunting with his close friends brought him many years of happiness. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no visitation. A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, October 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Ste-Anne-des-Pins Church, Sudbury. Donations to Diabetes Canada can be made by cheque or online. www.cooperativefuneralhome.ca.