Paul Leonel Paquin, 77, of Vergennes, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 23, 2024. Paul was born on April 30, 1947, in Sheffield, Vermont, to Christien and Priscilla Paquin. The Paquin family eventually settled on a farm in New Haven, Vermont, then moved to Panton, Vermont, where he helped on the family farm. He attended schools in Sheffield, Beeman Academy in New Haven, and Vergennes Union High School. He left school at the age of seventeen to join the United States Marine Corps in 1965.
Paul was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1965-1967 as a member of the “M” Company, Ninth Marine Regiment, Third Marine Division in the Da Nang section of Vietnam and was a purple heart recipient.
After being discharged from the military, Paul started his career in the building trades and was well known for his meticulous finished carpentry work. Paul was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles/Addison County Aeries # 3801 for 42 years, serving as President from 1985-1986. Paul was also a member of the American Legion Post #14 for 41 years, serving as Commander from 2014-2016.
Paul leaves behind his children Michael and Susan Paquin, Betsy and Ken Sullivan, Alison and Anthony Barrett, Erin Paquin and Shelley LaBerge, Lucas Paquin and Emily Friend, and Nicholas Paquin; siblings, Lillian (Clifford) Norris, Loretta (Paul) Lawrence, Christien (Brenda) Paquin, Leo Paquin, Linda (Pete) Dries; grandchildren, Codey (Mindy), Chloe, Brodie (Chad), Cray, Eagan and Kenny; great-grandchildren, Braydon, Eleanor, Sadie; several nieces, nephews; and Janet Paquin.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, Christien Joseph Paquin and Priscilla Eliza Persons Gray Paquin, his siblings, Jackson Gray, Merrick Gray, Andew Paquin and Lorraine Lawrence, his nephew, Matthew Norris and nieces, Lisa Gray, and Jackie Henry.
A special thank you to the staff at Addison Home Health & Hospice and to the staff at Helen Porter Nursing Home for their loving care.
A military graveside service will be held at Prospect Cemetery in Vergennes on October 5, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post #14 in Vergennes from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to American Legion Post #14, 100 Armory Lane, Vergennes, Vermont 05491 or Addison Home Health & Hospice, PO Box 754, Middlebury, VT 05753
