Joyce L. Paquette

Munising Joyce L. (Demogola) Paquette, 80, of Munising, Michigan, died Friday evening, November 19, 2010, at home surrounded by her loving family and good friend and neighbor, Dorothy Mitchell. She had fought a long, hard battle with cancer. She was born January 12, 1930, in Munising, Michigan, the daughter of the late Michael and Fern Demogola and the late Gladys (LaMont) Kehne. She was the oldest of 3 siblings. On May 10, 1947, she married her lifelong partner, Theodore J. Paquette. Joyce spent her entire life a devoted wife and loving stay at home Mom. Family was everything to her. She enjoyed spending every holiday with her family celebrating whatever the occasion with a family dinner, potluck or barbecue. Over the years she enjoyed vacationing with her husband. Her favorite place to go was the Porcupine Mountains in the fall. She also enjoyed cooking and baking for her family. She is survived by her loving husband Ted of 63 years; two daughters - Debbie (Kim) Tucker and Chris Cook-Savola; daughter-in-law - Vicki Paquette of Gwinn; a sister - Laurel Emanuel of Aurora, Illinois; 6 grandchildren - Brad, David, Wade, Crystal, Amanda and Nicole; 6 great-grandchildren - Karilyn, Madeline, Savannah, Scott, Nathan and Jemma; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joyce was preceded in death by her son David J. Paquette of Munising; a brother, Ron Demogola of LaPorte, Indiana; and infant grandchildren Carrie Paquette and Warren Carter. At Joyces' request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Burial will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Munising. The family of Joyce would like to take this opportunity to thank Northwoods Home Nursing and Hospice for all their time that was spent not only with Joyce but with her entire family. And also the wonderful care that they have given to our wife, mother and friend. When I am Gone "When I am gone, release me. Let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many beautiful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, But now it's time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say welcome home..." Author Unknown