He was born in St. Nicholas, Quebec, Canada, December 1, 1929, the son of Jules and Dora (Genest) Paquet. He was educated in Canada and attended Manchester Central High School, where he studied English.
Prior to retirement, he had worked at Genest Bakery and later retired from St. Anselm's College, where he worked as a custodian.
Daniel was a member of The Legion of One Thousand Men of the Precious Blood, American Legion, Catholic War Veterans and a parishioner of St. Anthony Church. He loved vegetable gardening, was a lifelong hockey player and sports enthusiast whose favorite teams were the NY Yankees and Giants. Family was always number one in Daniel's life, having tremendous love for his wife, daughters and especially his grandchildren and great grand children.
Family members include his wife of 51 years, Marjorie (Ouellet) Paquet of Manchester; three daughters, Donna Trumble and her husband Daniel of Manchester, Diane Paquet of Manchester and Debra Filleul and her husband Matthew of New Boston; four grandchildren, Jason Champagne and wife Carrie, Brian Champagne and his fiancé Ashlie, Courtney Trumble and Griffin Paquet, all of Manchester; two great grandchildren, Elizabeth and Troy Champagne of Manchester; two sisters, Theresa Methot and Lisette Paquet; and three brothers, Jacques, Rosaire and Richard Paquet all of CA; along with several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both parents; four brothers, Gilbert, Bernard, Steve and Alphonse Paquet; and two sisters, Gabrielle Richards and Cecile Paquet.
A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Belmont St., followed by committal prayers in Mt. Calvary Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Precious Blood Monastery, 700 Bridge St., Manchester, NH 03104-5495 or to VNA Hospice of Manchester, 1070 Holt Ave., Manchester, NH 03109.
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Helen Pratte
November 9, 2013
Margie and family,
So sorry to read about your loss. Deepest sympathy.
Helen Pratte
November 6, 2013
Margie,
Iam so sorry for your loss. Dan was a good guy, and I will miss him. It's not easy to go threw.
Love you....Brenda G
Danielle DeNoble
November 4, 2013
Uncle Dan was such a wonderful, sweet man, always with a smile on his face. Both he and Aunt Margie took me in for one year when I was 6 years old and treated me like I was their own daughter. He will be greatly missed!
Carol Paquet
November 4, 2013
I am very sorry to hear about your beloved husband and father. He was a truly honerable man. He loved his family more than anything. Wish I could be there for you. God bless all of you
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Kathi & Bob Michaud
November 4, 2013
Diane I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing may your memories help during this time. My deepest sympathies to you, Griff and your family. xo
denise paquet
November 4, 2013
dan was a wonderful kind man who was loved much he will be greatly missed love to all the family denise paquet and family
Carole & Oscar Bowley
November 4, 2013
We will miss his infectious smile. Take comfort in your memories and know our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow. God Bless.
November 4, 2013
My Sympathy to the Pauquet family.Dan was a frend and coworker at Genest. God be with you Dan. Norm Prince
November 4, 2013
My Condolenses to the familly. Dan was a friend and co worker at Genest i know God is with him. Norm Prince
Missy Musial-Taylor
November 4, 2013
My sincere condolences on the passing of Pep, certainly one of the best people I have known. His legecy remains when you have the pleasure of knowing his wife, daughters, and their families. Rest well Pep, you have earned it and so much more.
Janet Perras Magee
November 4, 2013
Margie,
I am very sorry to read of Dan's passing. Take comfort in the warm memories you have of the many years you shared. My sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
The Marcoux family
November 4, 2013
What a wonderful man, he will be truly missed. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
November 4, 2013
Diane and family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Jennifer Shea
Donna Demanche
November 4, 2013
Sorry for your loss...we will miss him
Amy Poirier
November 4, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Paquin
November 4, 2013
We will all miss you very much. Rest peacefully Love Diane Sharon
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