Madelyn Paquet, age 80, of Fall River passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Madelyn was the beloved wife of the late Raymond E. Paquet Jr., and the daughter of the late Thomas & Claire (Marchio) Donovan.

Prior to retiring, Madelyn worked as a nurse, specializing in dementia care. She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church. In her free time, Madelyn enjoyed spending her time with her family, immediate and extended. She enjoyed painting and traveling and being habitually late for everything.

Madelyn is survived by her children: Thomas Raymond Paquet Sr. (wife Nancy) of Fall River, Kyle Paquet Sr. (wife Robin) of Fall River, and Kathryn Pereira (husband Stephen) of Swansea; brothers: Thomas R. Donovan Jr. (wife Cheryl) and the late Stephen Donovan Sr. (late wife Suzette); brother-in-law Arthur Paquet (late wife Sandra) grandchildren: Ashley Sawyer (husband Tom), Kyle Paquet Jr., Sean Paquet, the late Thomas Raymond Paquet Jr., Ryan Paquet (wife Ashley), Courtney Da Silva (husband Edward), Jack Pereira and Meghan Pereira; great grandchildren: Ava Paquet, E.J. Da Silva, Amelia Paquet, and Raya Da Silva; several nieces & nephews.

Madelyn's calling hours will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 from 4-8 P.M. in the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 here at 9:00 A.M. with a funeral mass in Holy Trinity Church, Stafford Rd. at 10:00 A.M. Cremation to follow. To offer condolences to the family, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com.