Donald J. Paquin

Donald J. Paquin, 74, of Acton, passed away on Thursday November 1, 2012 at the St. Andre Health Care Facility in Biddeford. He was born in Springvale on March 21, 1938, a son of the late Ludger and Aurore (Fortier) Paquin. He attended local schools and enlisted in the Air Force served until his discharge in 1959. On October 15, 1960 he married Lorraine Miclette and together they raised seven children. For many years Donald worked as a commercial vehicle operator for several different companies.He enjoyed playing games and cards with his grandchildren. He loved fishing. A devout Catholic, prayer life was important to him. He was communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland and a local member of the Knights of Columbus.He was a simple, quiet man who enjoyed spending time at home with his family. A loving husband, father and grandfather he will be dearly missed by his wife of 52 years, Lorraine Paquin of Acton, children, Diane Paquin of Saco, Michelle O'Connor and her husband, Peter of Portsmouth, RI, Karen Matoin and her husband, Tony of Springvale, David Paquin and his wife, Sheila of Grafton, MA, Patty Muchemore and her husband Eric of Wells, Christina Rock and her husband, Patrick of Elkton, MD, Angela Meyer and her husband, Peter of Cochranville, PA, 21 grandchildren, one brother, Laurent Paquin of Sanford, sister in law, Lucille Paquin, as well as many nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank the Sol Amor Hospice staff and in a special way the staff at St. Andre's for the care given to Donald during this time.Visiting hours for Donald will be on Friday from 7 to 9PM at the Carll - Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street, Springvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at the Notre Dame Cemetery in Springvale.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to make donations in Donald's name to Sol Amor Hospice, 23 Spring Street, Suite C, Scarborough, ME.Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com