D’ARCY JOHN PAQUET

D’ARCY JOHN PAQUET ‘Adik’ – Caribou November 25, 1936 – December 24, 2023 With great sadness we mourn the passing and celebrate the life of D’Arcy John Paquet ‘Adik’ – Caribou, on December 24, 2023, at the age of 87 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Little Current. Surrounded by his wife Jeannette Assiniwe, children, grandchildren and other family members, D’Arcy began his journey to the Spirit World guided by traveling songs with the beat of our hand drum. D’Arcy was born on November 25, 1936 to parents Joseph and Yvonne Paquet. His siblings are Joe Paquet (wife Betty), Lyse Paquet, Jeanine Paquet and Carol Trembley (predeceased). He is father to 11 children: Stuart (Winona), Kerry (Jamie), Debbie (Frank), Darren (Robin), Roger (Jessica), Amanda (Jamie), D’Arcy Jr. (Heidi), Sue, Paul (Maria), Louise (Neil) and Rene (Brieghan). He was a proud and loving Papa/Grandpa to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Since he was a teenage boy, D’Arcy worked for Canadian Pacific Railway in many capacities like a mechanic, breakman, Via Rail conductor and locomotive engineer; up until his retirement in 1994. Upon retirement, he and wife Jeannette built a home in Rabbit Island, Wiikwemkoong and is where he lived the rest of his life. Here he lived his life within the Anishinaabe culture. And as such, his wishes were also leave his life guided by the Anishinaabe culture. After D’Arcy’s wake and funeral gathering, he was cremated as per his wishes. D’Arcy always liked to share his advice whether asked for it or not (lol). His most common advice was to make sure to always be prepared in life to live well. And with that, help each other when needed. He did what he could in life to achieve this for himself, family and friends. Miigwech, thank you D’Arcy – Adik, for your life, the lives you helped create and guide and for all your contributions and legacy. We will remember and cherish forever. Until we meet again… baa maa pii -see you later. Family and friends gathered at Rabbit Island Centre. Visitation on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 6 pm sunrise Ceremony to be held Saturday morning. Funeral Service was on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 1 pm with cremation followed. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Wikwemikong Nursing Home.