Karen Jean Paquet

Karen Jean Paquet, 61 of Mackinaw City passed away on Monday May 26 at Hospice House in Cheboygan following a lingering illness. Karen was born in Cheboygan on April 3,1953 to William and Jean Schneider Paquet. Karen was very active with her sons as a "Hockey Mom", with all 4 of them playing hockey when they were in school. She was a caregiver for a number of elderly people in the Mackinaw City area. She was also employed as a waitress and sales clerk in different gift shops in Mackinaw City over the years. Karen was a member of Church of the Straits, the Mackinaw City Women's Club and a member of Class,Brass, & Sass Red Hat Ladies in Mackinaw City. She was also involved in the Jayceees when she lived in Clawson. Karen was a loving and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, amd friend with a lively personality always giving to others. She loved to bake cookies and tarts, and was a wonderful cook. She was well known for bringing her baked goods to family and town events. Karen enjoyed gardening, walking,m and taking care of others. Her family meant the world toher and she was the happiest when surrounded by her grandchildren to read a book, teach them about God, or show them how to make one of her delicious recipes. Karen is survived by her Mother, Jean Paquet, four sons: Chad (Brenda) and Craig (Karen) of Mackinaw City, Chris of Warren, and Corey of Cheboygan. Karen has 5 sisters: Bridget (Ron) Parker of Gaylord, Donna (Denny) Beach of Mackinaw City, Brenda (Mark) Lamping of Kansas, Judy LaSage of Caledonia, and Kim (Tom) Smith of Cheboygan, 7 Brothers: Ken (Patti) Paquet of Cheboygan, Terry (Jeana) Paquet of Traverse City, Randy (Randi) Paquet of Midland, Danny (Bev) Paquet of Mackinaw City, Ronnie (Katie) Paquet of Cadillac, Larry (Lisa) Paquet of Mackinaw City. and Barry (Bobbie) Paquet of Oklahoma, and Brother-in-Law Jeff (Marilyn) Rice of Ohio. Karen also leaves her grandchildren ; Ryan , Savannah, Mya, Conner, Colbe, Fiona, Christian and Declan. She leaves behind many nieces and nephews. She is also leaving her life-long friends Sherry Paquet and Carol Okragleski, along with many, many friends. Karen was preceded in death by her sister Miriam (Paquet) Rice and her Father Willliam (Bill) Paquet. A celebration of Karen's Life will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Mackinaw City. There will be visitation from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The service will be officiated by Pastor Dave Wallis of Church of the Straits and Sister Chris Herald, O.P. of St. Anthony Church. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Family of Karen Paquet or the Hospice House of Cheboygan. Funeral arrangements have been made by Dodson Funeral Home of St. Ignace.

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Karen Jean Paquet

May 26, 2014