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STEPHEN PAQUETTE Obituary
age 67 of North Canton peacefully slipped away on Friday, April 6, 2018. He was born August 4, 1950 in Tuscon, Arizona. He continued to live in Arizona 15 years. He then moved to Martinsburg, West Virginia where he met his wife, Kathy. Steve went back to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona where he graduated and spent 17 years working in economic development in Phoenix before coming to Stark County where he was hired as the Vice President of the Stark Development Board. In 1989 he became the boards second president and remained there until his retirement in 2016. Steve married Kathy (Johnson) on June 10, 1972 and they were blessed with 45 years together.
He was a great husband to his wife Kathy and a devoted father to his daughter Jamie (Paquette) and his son-in-law Dusty Dannemiller, and his son Todd Paquette and daughter-in-law Erin (Grissett) Paquette. His grandchildren Gabriel, Grace, Austin, and Alina were the light of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Lionel and Merle (Sellers) Paquette. Steve loved his church and pastor and was a committed member of the Chapel in North Canton.
Family will receive friends on Friday, April 13 from 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am at the Chapel in North Canton.
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Thomas Humphries
April 5, 2019
Remembering my relationship with Steve today, brings both smiles and tears. Steve was one of my favorite people to work with, he always provided sound thought to our discussions and I could trust his advice and support. The tears, Steve loved life, family and friends and he is one guy who should have had more time to enjoy those things that were important to him.
God Bless,
Tom Humphries
Robert Stephen Browning
June 27, 2018
Steve was my fraternity brother at the University of Arizona. He was a great guy and friend and all the Delta from our EE Chapter mourn his loss.
Walter Horton
April 15, 2018
I am so sad to hear this news. I had the great privilege and honor of working closely with Steve while I was at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. We worked on many projects and programs together to link the community and healthcare systems with research happening at NEOMED and to develop ways to support healthcare professionals who were trying to come up with new innovations and start companies. Steve's vision and energy and positive attitude was infectious and I loved being around him. And he was so dedicated to the community in Canton and the surrounding area. I was a better person for having worked with Steve. I want to offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steve. You should know that he has a left a mark on the region and all of us that will last forever.
Walt Horton
currently at Texas State University in San Marcos Texas
Mark Bump
April 15, 2018
I worked with Steve when I was with The Timken Company. He always smiled. He always did what he said he would do. He was a very positive influence on everyone. God Bless,
Gary & Evelyn Nist
April 14, 2018
Evelyn and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. Our prayers are with you and your family knowing that your faith in God will bring you comfort.
steve miller
April 12, 2018
Steve was equally kind AND smart. It was a pleasure to work with him in my role as United Way exec. His family can be proud of his legacy.
Theresa & Steve Wern
April 11, 2018
Our sincere condolences to Kathy and family. Such fun when we would see you on the walking trail. Loving thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri Pollock
April 11, 2018
Jamie, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your Dad.What a tremendous loss for you, your Mom, and your kids. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and grant you beautiful memories to get you through the sad times.
Tom Humphries
April 11, 2018
Kathy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve and I worked together for 20 years and we good friends. I could always count on his counsel and he was usually spot on.
God Bless you,
Tom Humphries
Dr. Gilbert Rowley
April 11, 2018
Kathy and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I was saddened to learn of Steve's death. It was truly a privilege to participate in his care over the years.
Greg Mencer
April 11, 2018
I am saddened by the passing of my great friend of over 28 years. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy, who he loved deeply, and the entire family on this tremendous loss.
Jamie Dannemiller
April 11, 2018
You were the best father and grandfather. You left such an amazing legacy and you will never be replaced.
I love you dad.
Ron Manse
April 10, 2018
He was a tremendous mentor and guidingstar for entrepreneurship in stark County . I will his contributions and our discussions on how we can help Stark County .i loved working with him an taking his advise. We last talked on Thursday afternoon. I will surely miss his advice and guiding light.
RIP my friend and prayers to to your family - I will be doing what you thought was the most important and be with my grandchildren,so I will miss your funeral.
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