It is with sadness and love that we announce the peaceful passing of Kit Paquette, age 93, at The Heights at Mt. View in Victoria, BC. Kit 
was born to George and Exelia Paquette in Jonquiere, Quebec. Kit grew up in Le Pas, Manitoba where he trapped with his father and worked in the mill to help provide for their family. Kit enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1950 ad was assigned to the Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry. The regiment was deployed to South Korea as part of the United Nations Force.
After his return to Le Pas, Kit met and fell in love with his wife Elvie. They married in Victoria in 1954. The rest of the family followed them to the West Coast. Kit was predeceased by Elvie, brother Bob and sister Annette. Kit is greatly missed by his son, Dwayne (Cheryle); granddaughter Dawn (Leigh) Follestad of Penticton, BC; grandson Robert (Ashly); great-grandchildren Austin and Brooklyn Follestad, and Tyler, Aubrey, and Beckham Paquette; his sisters Lucille Wood and Terry Kaplanchuk; and many nieces and nephews he was especially close to. Kit’s family was extremely important in his life and he enjoyed helping raise his grandchildren Dawn and Robert, as well as nieces and nephews when they were young.
They, along with other family members, have wonderful memories of their special time with their grandpa and Uncle Kit. Also missing him is devoted and much-loved niece Darlene Collins who never missed a Wednesday lunch with her Uncle Kit. Kit was deeply involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, Britannia Branch, and the Korean Veterans Association. Kit and Elvie attended many events and ceremonies with both groups and made many friends. They enjoyed curling, bowling, meat draws and dances. November 11 was a special day for them. After going into care Kit continued to participate in the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Heights. A memorial reception will take place in the New Year.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Michael Loewen, CD
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Vince Kennedy Dwayne and Family –
I write to express to your family the sincere condolences of the Patricia’s on the passing of Kit Paquette. He has been long on the list of surviving Korean War veterans of the PPCLI. The Regiment remembers Kit’s service all those years ago, and you and the remaining family I am sure are proud of that service. We are heartened that he chose to stay in touch with the Legion and the KVA for so long. His name will be read in the next list of the lost when we read that out on November 11th, 2022 in the Sacred Space in Beechwood, the National Military Cemetery, Ottawa. His name will also be listed in the 2021 edition of the Patrician’s Last Post section, which will be published in March 2022.
Thank you all.
Brigadier-General Vince Kennedy (Retired)
Colonel of the Regiment
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry
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Pat cavanagh Kit was a wonderful character. He was loved by all. Arnie and pat enjoyed his presence at the meat draws.kit is with Elvie now.they were quite a pair. Luv ya kit and elvie.
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Judith Carscadden dear Dwayne and cheryl and family.
We are so sorry for your loss. We all had good times with Kit and Elvie, You are all in out thoughts and our prayers..He will be missec for sure…
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Evan Fagan A very long time ago Kit and I were friends as we both worked at the BCFP Plywood mill on Gorge Road in Victoria. He and Elvie lived on Craigflower Road in Vic West. Both of us enjoyed a few beers now and then and I would pick him up off we went, often to the Gorge Pub. I remember Elvie saying to me on occasion that if Kit was with me he would not get into “trouble”, whatever that may have meant. Kit was a great guy and work and drinking buddy. I thought of him often over the years. Rest in peace!
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Karen Gregg Kit was Uncle Kitty to my childhood friend, Darlene Collins. I remember Kitty as always laughing and always making us laugh. RIP Uncle Kitty
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Donna-lee and Kenny Allin Your family in Ontario all love and will miss you (Uncle Kit). We all have funny and sad stories about you that we will keep close to our hearts. Kit Kyoose the rootin tootin’cowboy Give Auntie Elvie and all the family you are now with all our love. Give them all hugs and kisses for us and make them laugh. Much love and condolences to Dwayne and Family. D
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Dan and Leah Juhlke To Dwayne and Cheryl,
Our thoughts and hearts are with you and your family. Uncle Kitty was loved by us all. when I started dating Fanny many years ago both Kitty and Elvie embraced me into this family. My son Shane was very fond of him. He reminded me of my own father in so many ways. Take care
Danny, Leah and family
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Darlene Collins An end of an era. The loss of this flawed but beautiful man makes my world a little darker and a lot sadder. Rest in Peace dear uncle Kit. To our Dwayne and Cheryle and their immediate family Mom (Lucille Wood), Ron and I send love and thanks for all you did and have done. Love, Dar and Ron Collins and Lou xx
The Patricia family is saddened and mourns the loss of Kit Paquette. Once a Patricia, always a Patricia. My condolences to the family. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
Michael Loewen, PPCLI.