Roger J. Paquette, 78, of Salem, NH died Fri., Dec. 23rd at Wingate in Haverhill, MA.
Roger was born in Dracut the son of the late Alice and Wilmer Paquette. He grew up on a farm in Pelham with 9 brothers and sisters. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and Lowell Textile Institute (UMass Lowell). He served in the US Army during the Korean War. Roger was an Electronic Technician with Raytheon in Lowell. He was a member of the American Legion in Pelham, the Knights of Columbus in Salem, the NRA and he had coached Little League in Salem. Roger had a black belt in Karate and enjoyed hiking and biking throughout New England and mountain climbing in New England and Mt. Whitney in California. He was also an avid runner and ran several marathons.
Survived by:
Beloved wife Mary (Dubuque) Paquette of Salem
Sons: Joseph and wife Dianne of Salem,
Michael and wife Kelly of Lancaster, NY and
Thomas of Pasadena, CA
Daughters: Mary of Nashua, NH,
Theresa and husband Karl Eichhorn of Moultonborough, NH,
Beth Olds of Hampton Falls, NH,
Patricia and husband Paul LaFrance of Hollis, NH,
Susan and husband Mark Strugnell of Salem, NH
Brothers: Roland of Palm Bay, FL and Norman of Pelham, NH
Sisters: Irene Bourque of Salem, NH and Blanche Caron of Naples, FL
14 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, Many nieces and nephews
Calling hours will be Thurs., Dec.29th from 4-8 PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Fri at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church in Salem. Burial is in Boscawen.
Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer’s Assn., 5 Bedford Farms Drive, Suite 201 Bedford, NH 03110-6524