Earl Gerald Paquette, (Former Barrie Citizen of the Year, Recipient of the Queens Diamond Jubilee; and Board Member of Many Organizations)
Earl Gerald Paquette passed away at the Royal Victoria Health Centre, on Friday September 11, 2015, after a struggle with Vascular Dementia. Beloved husband of Jessie Paquette (nee Bryan). Brother of Elaine. Much loved father of Stephen Paquette, Vicki and Doug Janes, Susan and Joe LaPoint, Jane and Gordon Purdy, and Sandra and Richard Bradley. Predeceased by his daughter Catherine Paquette. Special friend of Faye and Charlie Nevilles, Carole MacKay and Joyce Sunstrum. Amazing bumpa/grandpa to Erik and Kaity Paquette, Renee Paquette, Shannon and Mike Goulter, Brooke Janes, Andrew and Bryan LaPoint, Kevin and Kaitlyn Purdy, Kyle and Samantha Bradley, Nathan, Kirsten, and Natasha Bradley. Loved by three great grandchildren Serenity & William Bradley and Briar Goulter. Visitation will take place at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home, 30 Worsley Street Barrie, on Friday September 18, from 2pm until 4pm and 7pm until 9pm. A Celebration of Life will take place at Trinity Anglican Church, 24 Collier Street Barrie, on Saturday September 19, at 11am. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl’s memory may be made to Trinity Anglican Church, or Autism Speaks, would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at www.steckleygooderham.com