Arlene Paquette

Arlene M. Paquette, 83, of Coventry, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2014 at home surrounded by all her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Edward Stelzer Franz and Mary Francis Koval. She was the beloved wife of the late George "Frenchy" Paquette and a lifelong friend, Richard Breen, who predeceased her. She leaves behind two daughters, Patricia A. Breen and Marylou K. Breen; daughter in-law Karen Reynolds and granddaughter Olivia Reynolds- Breen (apple of her eye) and a brother Thomas Franz who all reside in Coventry, CT. Family always came first, but she also gave back to the community through volunteering and donations to Windham Hospital, Historical Society, Police Fund and America Cancer Society. She will always be remembered for her love of antiques and was a lifelong collector who had quite an eye for a bargain. The last few years of her life was filled with the wonderful compassion of her caregivers Donna, Erika, Claudia, Deanna, Christine and lastly Morris (the cat). She will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067. There are no calling hours. Her Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday October 14, 2014 at St. Joseph Church, in Eagleville, at intersection of South Eagleville Rd. and Rte. 32, at 9:30am, with burial to follow at Nathan Hale Cemetery, Coventry. For online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com .