Jacqueline Irene Paradis, 84, recently residing at Villa St. Antoine in North Smithfield, died July 6, 2020 after a brief hospice stay. She was the wife of the late Maurice Moe Paradis. Born in Woonsocket, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Jeannette (Lapierre) Bachand. She is survived by her sister, Yvette Lanoue of Timmonsville, SC.
Jackie cherished the time she spent with her family: her daughter Lisa Sturgeon and her husband Ralph of Cranston; her daughter Paula Paradis and her husband Daniel Reuland of Chapel Hill, NC; her late son Marc Paradis; her eight grandchildren, Jason Whitehouse, Kirsten Keiser, Matthew Whitehouse, Nicolas Paradis, Frances Reuland, Lucienne Paradis, Oliver Reuland, and Tobias Reuland; and her six great grandchildren.
After graduating from St. Clares High School, Jacqueline worked as a secretary early in her marriage, supporting Maurice in graduate school in her favorite city of Washington D.C. Her primary lifework was raising her family and homemaking -- Moes career led to many moves in several states. She enjoyed entertaining, cooking and amassing a vast cookbook collection. She and Moe were Providence College supporters and basketball devotees; they loved getaways to Florida beaches and attending Red Sox spring training. Together they explored countless US National Parks, Canada and many parts of the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. In her later years she treasured her time living back in northern RI engaged with a network of cousins and close friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10 AM in St. John the Evangelist Church, 63 Church St., Slatersville and may be viewed live at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/931223 Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements, under the direction of the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St. Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, Jackie requested that memorial contributions may be made to the JDRF- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, PO Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037.
Tributes
Carole Trinque wrote on Oct 23, 2020:
"So sorry to learn about Jackie's passing. My late husband Norm (Trinque) and I spent many happy times with Moe and Jackie. Thev even came to Montreal to see Canadiens hockey game (in an ice storm). We spent a beautiful week with them at the lake when they had of their cottage. Also enjoyed some tennis at their 1st house. Moe & Jackie were friends of Norm's and I fast became a part of that friendship. They spoke of their children all the time so I feel as if I know you please my deepest sympathy. Carole Trinque"
Barbara Bell wrote on Jul 16, 2020:
"I was so sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. She was a dear friend .I enjoyed over the many years our luncheons with a group of friendly ladies. We traveled to many restaurants in RI and nearby MA. May you rest in peace Jackie. I will miss you."
monique pouliot wrote on Jul 14, 2020:
"So sorry to hear of Jackie's passing. I still remember so many years ago visiting with cousins Jackieand Yvette and Aunt Jeannette in their cold water flat in Woonsocket. Jackie was so much fun then and grew into a beautiful and gracious woman. She remains forever young in my memories and she will be missed always. Monique Pouliot"
Jackie Ericson wrote on Jul 12, 2020:
"We were sorry to rear of Jackies passing. She was a lovely woman and dear friend. We have wonderful memories of the times we spent with Jackie and Moe. She will be missed as Moe continues to be. Jackie and Karl Ericson"