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Robert "Bob" Paquette
1954 - 2010 VERNON, VT Robert John "Bob" Paquette, 56, of Ft. Bridgman Road, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 4, 2010.
He was born on April 8, 1954, in St. Albans, son of Duyane and Marjorie Dale Paquette. Bob owned and operated his own business, Bob's Auto Rescue of Vernon.
Of his pastimes and interests, he was an avid Boston Red Sox fan and lived for turkey and deer hunting as well as fishing. He enjoyed playing softball for many years and coaching women's softball, especially while his daughters played for him.
Bob loved his family and friends very much. He had a huge heart and was a father figure to many, always available to assist anyone in need of help. His life centered around his family and he was an amazing "Papa" whose grandchildren were his pride and joy. Bragging about his grandchildren always made his face light up every time. The sound of his big, unforgettable laugh will be remembered by all who loved and knew him.
He was at his happiest when he was teaching youngsters about the outdoors; this included his daughters, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and Jeremy.
He leaves his mother, Marjorie Paquette; his two daughters, Jolene Marie (Paquette) Wright and husband, Jeffrey, and Laura Jean Paquette; Patti Paquette, his wife of 25 years, with whom he remained great friends; two brothers, David Paquette, and wife, Cathy, Steven Paquette and wife, Kim; two sisters, Rose Ashworth and husband, David, and Pamela Gleason.
Additionally, he leaves two grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored, Brittney Marie Wright and Evan Robert Wright and his fiancée, Mona Lee Mudge, and her children, Jeremy Ethan Lackey and Anthony John Bell, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his father Duyane John Paquette.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at West Brattleboro Baptist Church. Burial will follow in North Cemetery in Vernon.
Friends are invited to call at the ATAMANIUK FUNERAL HOME on Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Atamaniuk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Paquette
Brittney Wright
January 11, 2018
Hey Papa, Its me Brittney. I hope you are doing okay. We really miss you down here. Sometimes I think to myself how proud you would be of me. Other times I don't know what to think. I can hear you come up the stairs. Sometimes I get kind creeped out but then I realize it's you. Whenever I write these i kinda feel like Im closer to you. But Im actually just getting further away. I hope you are always by mt side. I don't want you to ever leave my again. Hope one day (not anytime soon) I can come visit you. Then we will meet again and I will be able to make even better memories than we had then.
-Your munchkin Brittney
Brittney Wright
September 19, 2017
Papa, its your grandchild Brittney. You passed away when I was 6 years old. You taught me how to be a good child but when you left that all changed, and i'm sorry for that. Just so you know Papa i'm a big hunter like you were. I love to follow in your steps. I've shot a 3 point deer and 2 toms. Just for you. Papa you were my everything. I loved you so much and you left me. I am now 13 years old doing pretty good in school along with playing field hockey. I also play basketball and softball. I'm gonna be the pitcher for my 8th grade team. Why did you leave me? I really need you here in my arms. I love you so much. Mom and Evan are doing great. Evan is playing hockey and Mom is still playing softball. Mom, Evan and I are moving into your old house. Please come and visit me. I will try to be strong, but it's hard with you gone. Aunt Laura had a baby named Jace. He is a blessing. He will be two in December. It kills Aunt Laura knowing that her father will never meet her child. Not to make you feel bad. But really you had to go. Papa I never thought that it would be this hard without you here. Hope you are doing okay. Bye Papa I love you. -Pumpkin
Jim Shover
June 13, 2010
Always in our hearts and minds cousin bob.
Monique Garafano
June 12, 2010
Jolene,
I am so sorry to hear about your father, he was so great. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Love Always,
Ramona Herrick Boldsen
June 12, 2010
Patti and family, I just read this today. So sorry to hear of your loss... love and prayers.
Ramona
terry rawson
June 11, 2010
I light this candle for you miss lots forever in our hearts.
Brenda, Tommy (Shepard) T.
June 10, 2010
Patti Jolene,Laura,and Darlene.our thoghts and prayers r with u and ur family at this sad time.Bob was one of a kind .I remember he towed my old car many many times,and always with a smile!One of the last times he towed it , i had hit a deer on 142, and he was there soon to tow me away and repaired the car good as new,he always joked that was a cheating way to get a deer!He even found the deer i hit with the game wardon and Patti brought me some of the deer meat.above and beyond, rest in peace Bob.
Cynthia Griffus
June 9, 2010
Steve and David and Laura :So sorry I miss the wake and funeral. I will truly miss Bob and his great laugh and all the great times we have all shared. Holly Myers asked if I would send her condolences along to you, she now lives in Missouri. She had a great time with Bob over many years. He will be sorely missed. Love to all! Cynthia Griffus
Lisa'Marie Scott
June 9, 2010
Mona,Anthony,Jeremy.
I am so sorry for your lost. i remember seeing you and bob at the cabin playing pool all the time. He will be missed lots. Love. Lisa Jon tessa, jenna
Jim, Melanie, Amanda, J.J., Missy Wycoff
June 9, 2010
To the Paquette family: All our thoughts and prayers from our family are with you at this time. Bob was a very special person. He was always there when you needed help. He will be sorely missed.
Dave & Marion Priest
June 9, 2010
To the Paquette Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Tony and Deb Tyson
June 9, 2010
I am not so far from you,
Just a little way beyond;
Past the cares and past the pain,
Far past my earthly bonds.
When you feel you miss me most,
As years go drifting by;
Each memory will prove to you,
That our love will never die.
For memories are but a touch,
From the Father's gentle hand;
To heal your pain and mend your hearts,
To help you understand...
That while I left you far too soon,
I did not leave alone;
For the Father sent His angels,
To gently take me home.
Take comfort when you think of me,
Keep my love alive in your heart;
And with the warmth of each memory,
We will never be apart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 9, 2010
To the Paquette family,
"We am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
Debbie and Wayne King (Newfane, Vt.)
Ian & Eve McCollin
June 9, 2010
Paquett Family: Our thoughts are with you at this most sad and difficult time.
jackie lee
June 8, 2010
to the paquette family: bob loved many and was loved by many.....we will all miss him and join in u r sorrows today and tomorrow in saying good-bye to a friend...a friend that always made time for u no matter how long or what it took young or old he was there with a smile.. r heart and prayers r with u all....jackie,robert and chelsea lee
Bruce Thomas
June 8, 2010
Jolene, Laura, and Family
Sorry for your loss, will always be in your thoughts. Can see him sitting on a cloud ice fishing by golly can you?
God Bless you all
Bruce and Linette Thomas and Family
Becky Garland
June 8, 2010
Mona and Jeremy, Jolene and Jeff, Laura, Patti and the rest of the Paquette family. Am so sorry for your loss. I have know Bob since high school and saw him and the kids often at the Guilford Country Store for hunting. He was a great guy and will be missed dearly.
June 8, 2010
To the Paquette family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob was a good man.
Jeannie and Frank McPherson
judy&bob gouin
June 8, 2010
To the Paquette family, our siincear and deepest condolences.
amanda thomas
June 8, 2010
he was a nice careing guy us kids new him forever and he was very nice to all of us and he is missed sorry for ur loss
Vicki Nadeau
June 8, 2010
Jolene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. For some moments in life there are no words.
With my deepest sympathy.
john & roger evans
June 7, 2010
Robert Paquette. Who could not help but like him? May God be with him and his family.
Linda Avery
June 7, 2010
Patti,jolene,and Laura and the whole
family. We all send our deepest sympathy for the loss of Bob. There
wasn't a single thing he wouldn't do
for anyone. He was a great neighbor and
a good friend. He will be deeply missed. All we have to remember is that
he is in a better place where there is
only laughter and no pain. He is watching over all of us.
Linda (Capen)and Lee Avery.
Amy and Wayne Avery and Family
Todd Capen and Family
Brattleboro, Vermont
John Desmarais and Diane Hoyt
June 7, 2010
Bob touched alot of lives...So sorry for your loss..
Jim,Cody,& Dale Shover
June 7, 2010
I cant imagine what your going through, I can only tell you how the rest of us feel, our hearts are heavy and our souls sadden, Bob was an awesome guy he was always there to help when you needed him, now god needs him and he will be watching over all of us from above with the rest of our family members that have gone on before him. Take comfort in your memories of him. God Bless.
Lisa Bergeron
June 7, 2010
I never had the pleasure of meeting Bob... but thru Patti I learned that he was a wonderful husband and a loving father. Patti...I am soooo sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult period.
Andrea Hughes
June 7, 2010
Bob was one of the good ole boys. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to all. He's up there looking on you and watching over you.
Dan, Jes, Lindsey & Madison Wright
June 7, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathies go out to the Paquette Family. Bob was a great man and will be missed by many but will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tammy Patterson
June 7, 2010
Bob, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Tammy, Spencer and Crysta.
Donnette Hill
June 7, 2010
Mo Mo,Jolene & family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you all. Bob will always be remembered. Hold on to the memories and to one another,just remember he will be in your hearts. Bob,my friend, I will always remember you as a friend,a coach,and a dedicated family man. I don't see you as being gone forever because some day, we will meet again and pick up the conversation we left on. RIP my friend! Always, Donnette and family
Hayley Brunell
June 7, 2010
Bob,
you were a great man and were always hard at work. You never missed a moment to smile or share a laugh with family and friends though. You were like family to me and I will miss bringing you subway sandwiches and having life stories with you. I hope you're resting in heaven and enjoying your coffee and cigarettes. Love and Miss you.
Jolene, Laura and the rest of Bob's family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. He was a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He loved you all so much and will be looking down on you every day. He is in a better place and will always be by your sides. He knew you all loved him and you will be seeing him again. Love you all!
Robert Paquette, Always Loved, Forever Missed, Never Forgotten
Holly Myers
June 7, 2010
You will be greatly missed by all
Schavon Nadeau
June 7, 2010
Jolene & Laura and Family:
I love you both. Bob will be missed, I have such great memories of all the years he coached our softball team and the many years I have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephen Shover
June 7, 2010
To my cousin,brother and best friend. Bob (Kirby), you will never know the impact that you had on so many people. The world is a smaller place without you in it. May you remember that you were loved deeply by your family, Patti, Jolene, Luara, your grandchildren and friends. We love you and will always miss you. Bob you are finally home. Love Steve, Chris, Nash, Hunter and Gabrielle Shover
Irene Petworth
June 7, 2010
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
From a friend of Donna's from the UK.
June 7, 2010
Dear Laura & Jolene,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. A little thought that I appreciated when I lost my Mom and Dad is this. "God gave us memory that we might have roses in December."
Sincerely, Carol Hammond
aimee senecal
June 7, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Diane Brooks
June 7, 2010
To Bob's family. We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a good man with a big heart. You are all in our prayers. Tom & Diane Brooks and Chris Maskell
TONIA HUTCHINS
June 7, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Christie Thereault
June 7, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Paquette family. God Bless.
Mike & Tammie Kendall
June 7, 2010
Bob you will be missed my friend especially your thunderous laugh. We know you are watching over all of us and probably trying to get a message on how to call in that big "tom". Thanks for the friendship.
Janet (Gero) Pangelinan
June 7, 2010
To all of the family,
I just want you all to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers! Hold dear to your heart all the memories you have and they will help get you through this very tough time!
June 7, 2010
Dear Jolene and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time. God Bless,David & Shirley Emery
June 7, 2010
Patti, Jolene & Family and Laura,
Want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Debbie Franklin, Jody (Nelson) Hogan and Judy (Nelson) Shaw
Jeff, Terry, Zac, Cody, Cassie Rawson
June 7, 2010
Robert, you were forever loved and therefore you will be forever missed.
Your cousins (but much more)
Jeff, Terry, Zac, Cody and Cassie
Jay Meyer
June 7, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Norma Woods
June 7, 2010
To the family of Bob, I and my family send our deepest condolences. We have known Bob and his family for years. He was a great man, a terrific father and a loving grandfather. He will forever remain in all of our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Norma Woods and family
Aimee Harrison
June 7, 2010
Patti, jolene, and laura-You guys are my family, you guys have done so much for me in the 10 years ive been around, and im so so so sorry about bob, but hes in the best place he can be besides with us..and he will NEVER EVER be forgotten....he was the most amazing person/father/papa I have ever met! I love you guys
Aimee Harrison
June 7, 2010
Bob, you will be forever missed. Im going to miss you calling me porkchop, and asking me when your child is due (which im due anyday now) and coming to tow me at the most random spots. you always did the best for me even if it took you hours to come get me. I love you, and you will always be in my heart. Your baby girl is being taken care of, and she misses you soo much....We love you father bob, and you will NEVER EVER be forgotten
The Staff of Atamaniuk Funeral Home
June 7, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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