FALL RIVER – Phyllis Paquette, age 74, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 28, 2021 at St. Anne's Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Paquette. Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Ovido Caprisecca and Marion (Perry) Mays. Phyllis was a member of the Christ Temple of Tiverton, RI. Prior to retirement she worked as a home health aide for Maher Center in Middletown, RI. She was also a manager at McDonalds, where she mentored many young kids in their early employment. She had a love for animals, especially her dog Lexie. Phyllis was a kind and compassionate person, who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Phyllis is survived by her siblings Tammy Estrela (husband Mike) of Dighton and Donald Mays (wife Geraldine) of Somerset; nieces Holly Gentile (husband Domenic), Tiffany Rodrigues and Brittany Rodrigues (fiancé Brandon Tate); nephew Lee Mays; great-nieces and nephews Jasmin Pollard (husband Grant), Domenic Gentile, Brennen Sullivan, Briana and Ashton Tate.

Arrangements were under the direction of Manuel Rogers Funeral Home 1521 N. Main St. Fall River. To send the family Expressions of Sympathy, please go to www.rogersfuneral.com .