Sharon Paquette

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of

Sharon Elizabeth Paquette, of Hamilton Ontario, on September 11, 2023, at

the age of 67 years. She leaves behind her adoring husband of 35 years,

Greg Paul and her siblings: Ron (Diane Wheeler), Joe (Joan Higgins), Judy

(Wayne Hinkson), Paul (Ann Penny), Risë (late Terry Murdie), and Donna

(John Struger). She was predeceased by her brother, Wayne (Emilia

Palomares) and her parents, Muriel (Macdonald) and Angus Paquette.

Also mourning are in-laws Aurelia Paul, Mark Paul and Liz (Fodor), and dozens of nieces

and nephews

Born in Montreal (NDG), Sharon was an inspiration throughout her life

most notably over the last seven years when Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

confined her to a long-term-care home. For 30+ years, Sharon faced

decreasing independence with courage, determination and humour. She

maintained her positive, easy-going personality, endearing herself to all

who worked with her. Sharon's ever-ready smile brightened everyone's day.

With the untiring support and advocacy (and excellent wardrobe skills) of

her sister Donna, Sharon experienced a relatively full life.

Sharon studied and worked across the country. Devoted to any project

she took on, she represented New Brunswick in the 1977 Canada Summer Games,

led a group of Katimavik participants in Alberta, earned a second

language certificate from Laval University (Quebec), a BPysEd(University of

New Brunswick), a MSc (University of Saskatchewan), and a teaching degree

(BEd, Brock University). Physical fitness was a passion for Sharon and she

had enjoyed playing hockey (Dawson College), scuba diving, skiing,

jogging, springboard diving and horseback riding (TEAD Therapeutic Riding

Centre).

For those who came to know her, Sharon’s key source of pleasure was

basking in the sun in the courtyard, which she enjoyed with a smile, until

her last day on earth.

The family would like to thank all the staff at the Chartwell

Willowgrove long term care home, especially the Valley City neighbourhood,

for their compassion. They came to love Sharon as we all did.

Donations may be made to the Hamilton Chapter of the MS Society online at

mscanada.donorportal.ca or by calling 1.800.361.2985

A celebration of life will be held in Hamilton on Sunday November 26th from

1pm to 4pm at the Waterfront Banquet and Conference Centre, 555 Bay Street

North, Hamilton, Ontario L8L 1H1.

Arrangements are handled by ABC

https://www.affordableburialandcremation.ca/or 905.389.5080