Kenneth Joseph Paquette

1935 - 2019

Mr. Kenneth Joseph Paquette, age 84, of Casco Township and a resident of WellBridge of Brighton assistant living home, passed away on Tuesday morning on March 26, 2019.

He was born on March 21, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the second oldest son of the late Alfred and Lillian Marie (Trombley) Paquette. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Richard Paquette, and son Alfred Joseph Paquette.  Loving brother to Marilyn (Paquette) Loveday and Lawrence Paquette.

Loving father of Michelle (Paquette) Valenti, Christopher Paquette, Theresa (Paquette) Charbeneau, Jeanette (Paquette) Ponski, Alfred (Teddy) Paquette, Nathan Paquette, Paul Paquette, Rachel Paquette,   and Noah Paquette. Loving stepfather to Vern Herberg and April Dutton. Father-in-law to James Charbeneau, Kathy Paquette, Bo Ponski and Susan Paquette. Loving grandfather, great grandfather and uncle.

Our father had a strong and beautiful spirit and faith in god. He was honored and proud to serve our county. Our father was honored with a meritorious service medal as a senior instructor while assigned to units both worked wide  in both the active and reserve components.  He served from 29 July 1953 - 21 March 1995. Kenneth was very proud to serve our country.  He was Honored to receive a National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon, and Metal. Good Conduct Medal, Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle M-1). Expert (Pistol), Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal (1Bronze Star), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Senior Level), 2nd Awd, Army Reserve Componet Achievement Metal, a United Nations Service Medal. Good Conduct Metal.  He retired with the competion of Operation Desert Storm. So many Honors , Ribbons, and Metals were given by our Goverment for his Service, and Dedication to our Country and Freedom. He was a member of The American Legion Post 330 Ferndale Michigan.

He loved to read his bible and write poetry. He had a passion for hiking and completed a goal to hike the Appalachian Trail. He loved fishing, hunting and preached the word of God. He also loved reruns of the TV Show Mash and the movie Forrest Gump.

Our hearts are grieving for our loss but his pain and suffering have ended and his faith has him crossed over to the other side being reunited with is loved ones in heaven.

God speed to our Dad, Daddy, Pops, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, loving Brother and Uncle.

Memorial contributions may be made to residential hospice.com

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Will and Schwarzkoff Funeral Home, 233 Northbound Gratiot Avenue, Mount Clemens.