Brenda Jean Paquette

Brenda Jean (Graves) Paquette of West Palm Beach, FL, beloved wife and sister, died Tuesday Oct 13, 2026, in her home after an extended illness.

Born in Berlin, NH on April 5, 1958, daughter of the late Harold & Florence (Pike) Graves, grew up in Norwich, CT, where she met and later married Leo Ernest Paquette of Smithfield, RI. In 1990 they moved to West Palm Beach, FL

Brenda has done many jobs, a Bartender, a Nurse’s Aide, an EMT, even driving an ambulance. Employed mostly in the Healthcare field, Brenda worked at several hospitals over her career in CT & FL as a scrub tech, instrument tech, and retired after 28 years from Wellington Regional Medical Center as the OR Supply Coordinator.

Brenda was a member of New Life Alliance Church in WPB, FL for over 17 years, where she sang in the Choir & on the Praise Team and served as a Deaconess. A recent member of the Elks Lodge #1352 in WPB, FL she enjoyed her retirement & made many new friends. She was an avid cruiser, going on 3 or more cruises a year. And when home she enjoyed watching cooking shows, shopping networks & of course, The Hallmark channel.

Brenda is survived by her husband Leo, 3 stepchildren, Heather, Kyle & Ryan, 4 sisters, Patricia Norton of Beaumont CA., Cindy Michaud and her husband Marc of Plainfield, CT., Melinda Sniezek and her husband Stan of West Palm Beach, FL., Sherri Smith and her husband Chuck of Norwich, CT., and many nieces & nephews. 1 brother predeceased her, Glen Graves.

A memorial service will be held at New Life Alliance Church, 1815 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL, Saturday November 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Brenda will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved her as she always made you feel as welcome as a good friend or loved one, bringing laughter & smiles to everyone she met.

In lieu of Flowers, the Family asks that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Alliance Church 1815 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33406

Palm West Funeral Home in Royal Palm Beach, FL is in charge of arrangements.