Dorothy A. Paquette

Dorothy A. Paquette, of Hebron, passed away peacefully at home early Saturday morning on June 13, 2026, with her beloved family attentively by her side. She was 86 years old. Dorothy was born on May 12, 1940, in Hartford, CT. She was the daughter of the late Roland and Pauline (Boutin) Lefebvre. She grew up in Bristol, CT, and graduated from St. Marie High School in Manchester, NH. On October 22, 1960, in Hooksett, NH, she married the love of her life, Raymond Paquette. The couple settled in Wethersfield, CT where they made their home and raised their family. They had 63 years together, enjoying family life and traveling. Raymond predeceased her on April 2, 2024. Dorothy retired after a fulfilling career working as a nurse at Danbury Hospital, Hartford Hospital and Jefferson House in Newington, CT. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and making quilts which many of her family received and treasured. She also volunteered for years with Meals on Wheels in Wethersfield. Most importantly, she will be remembered fondly as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and adoring mémère to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren who always put her family first. She will be sadly missed but always remembered with love by her children and their spouses, Karen Paquette of Richmond, VA, Joanne (Albert) Rosevear of Gibsonia, PA, Thomas Paquette of Columbia, Anthony Paquette (Lauren Astorino) of Colchester; siblings, Paulette Lefebvre of Concord, NH, Rita (Ronald) Boisvert of Montgomery Village, MD, Thomas (Bonnie) Lefebvre of Norcross, GA, Phil Lefebvre (Christine Stacey) of Atkinson, NH, Marie Lefebvre of Manchester, NH; twelve grandchildren, Kevin Tarlow (Mattie Squire) of Anchorage, AK, Zan Lowell of Richmond, VA, Elizabeth Rosevear (Daniel Prince) of Pittsburgh, PA, Hannah Paquette of Lebanon, Daniel Paquette of East Hampton, Nathan and Molly Paquette of Columbia, Alexis, Dustin, and Evan Paquette of Colchester, Bryanna Paquette of Guilford, Gabrielle Johnson of Bethesda, MD; three great grandchildren, Sy and Casey Tarlow-Squire, Rosalie Prince; and many extended family members and friends. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a sister, Loretta Loveday.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 24th at 11am directly at Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St., Amston, CT. The burial will be held privately. Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the CT Meals on Wheels, www.crtct.org

The Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home of Colchester has been entrusted with care of arrangements. For online condolences or to share a story of Dorothy, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com

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