Richard C. Paquette

Richard C. Paquette longtime Lowell resident, Air Force vet; 72 LOWELL Mr. Richard C. Paquette, age 72, a longtime resident of Lowell, died on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2008, at his home. Born in Lowell, MA, on September 19, 1936, he was the son of the late Rudolphe and Alice (Beauchesne) Paquette. He was educated in the Lowell school system, and was a parishioner of the former St. Jean Baptiste church. Richard had served in the U. S. Air Force. Surviving him are a son, James Paquette of Reading, MA; two grandchildren, Brian Paquette and James Paquette; four nieces, Deborah J. Zousoumas and her husband, Paul of Lowell, Karen N. Young and her friend, Robert Abbott of Lowell, Elaine Paquette of NH, and Renay C. Rouse and her husband, John of Palm City, FL; two grandnephews and three grandnieces. He was also the brother of the late Russell L. Paquette, and Jacqueline Blanchette. PAQUETTE Richard C. Paquette, 72, a resident of Lowell. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his committal service to be held on Friday morning at 11:30 o'clock in the chapel of St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Burial will follow in the family lot. Arrangements by the ROLAND W. MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 308 Pawtucket Street, Lowell. Funeral directors Roland W. Martin and Daniel R. Martin. 978-454-5214.