Richard L Paquette, 87 yrs old, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Abington, Richard graduated from Abington High School in 1945.

Richard was a loving husband to his wife Esther.   He was happily married for 67 years and had six children.  Richard was an adoring father to Linda Tomyl of Sarasota, FL, Nancy Freitas and her husband Donald of North Conway, NH, the late Joann Paquette, the late Richard Paquette Jr. and his wife Maureen from Natick, Jane Western and husband Dennis from Goffstown, NH,and Lori Paquette-Brand and husband Stephen from Brockton, MA.

Richard proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1947.

He worked at Quinn Freight lines for over 30 years until he retired.  He enjoyed being with his family and golfing. 11 Grandchildren & several Great Grandchildren

Funeral from the Quealy & Son Funeral Home 116 Adams Street, Abington Tuesday June 23 at 8am, followed by a funeral mass in St. Bridget Church, Abington 9am.  Visitation Monday 4 to 7pm.  Interment at a later date.  In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution in Richards name may be made to Southern NH Hospice 1070 Holt Ave Suite 1400 Manchester, NH 03109. For directions and online guestbook www.quealyandson.com