Patricia Claire "Patty" Paquette

Patricia "Patty" Paquette, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2025.

Born in Arizona in 1951 to Donald and Jean Moore, Patty was the youngest of three sisters, preceded in death by Karen Robertson and Donna Wood. Patty grew up splitting her time between Phoenix and her grandparents' ranch in Cottonwood, Arizona, where she spent many happy summers in the desert with her horse Pat, learning lessons about "ranch life", and exploring her family's rich history in the early settlement of the Arizona wilderness.

High school sweethearts from Brophy/Xavier Catholic Schools, Patty married the love of her life, Michael "Mike" Paquette (D), after the two graduated together from Northern Arizona University. They built a family rooted in faith, traditional values, hard work, and love. She is survived by their two children: Clarissa Thomason and her husband Jason, and Christopher Paquette and his wife Kate. Patty's greatest joy came from being "Wawa" to her seven grandchildren: Cassandra, Jocelyn, Zoey, and Aiden Thomason, and Charlotte, Amelia, and Eleanor Paquette. Each one brought her immense pride, laughter, and countless cherished moments.

A lifelong learner and teacher at heart, Patty dedicated much of her time to teaching and volunteer work, always striving to uplift others and share her warmth and wisdom along with the love of God. She had a special affinity for younger kids and loved teaching the Pre-K class and children's church.

A gifted musician, Patty's love of music was woven through every season of her life. She found joy and peace in playing the piano and guitar and singing for church worship and wrote many original songs. She passed that love for music down to her children and grandchildren through piano, guitar, trumpet, drum, and flute lessons while always encouraging their musical passions.

Throughout her adult life, Patty was surrounded by a close circle of friends who were like sisters to her, women who shared in her laughter, faith, and love of family. Their enduring friendship, baked into the fabric of Patty's familiy and world, was a source of strength and joy that enriched her life beyond measure.

Patty's strong Christian faith was the foundation of her life; she loved Jesus above all else and lived each day as a reflection of His love and grace. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, boundless kindness, and steadfast devotion to her family, friends, and faith. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and light that will continue to shine through all who were blessed to know her.

We will not be planning funeral services for Patty, as her desire is for those who knew her not to mourn, but to celebrate her homecoming to heaven where we will be reunited with her soon. If you want to honor Patty, donations can be made in her name to Highway to Zion Ministries, where Patty spent much of her time worshiping and praising Jesus with her dear friends. https://www.highwaytozion.org/

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is assisting the Paquette family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.