Raymond E Paquin

Raymond Edward Paquin, 79, of Kilkenny, Minnesota, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Benedictine Care Center in Owatonna. Ray was the youngest child born to Victor and Katherine Paquin on January 23, 1944, in Faribault, Minnesota.

In 1964, Raymond married his sweetheart, Julie Warner. He was determined to forge their lives together on a farm. After years of farming, he pursued work as an over the road semi truck driver in 1983, for Allied Motor Company but continued his farming lifestyle by maintaining a small hobby farm of horses, chickens, pigs and the occasional steer. He retired in 2009.

In 2021, Raymond became a resident at the Benedictine Care Center. He and Julie spent every afternoon together.They enjoyed the facility events together, as well as the local fellowship of the residents and staff.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Julie of 59 years of marriage and their four children. Heidi Paquin of Salina, KS, Ray T.(Debb) Paquin of Kenyon, Theresa Best of Chaska and Tamra Paquin of Kimball. Six grandchildren, Brittany, Tyler, Bailey, Andrew, Landon and Hadley; two great-grandchildren Eve and Liam; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Victor and Katherine; siblings Victor, Richard, Laura, Doris and Norita.

Raymond Edward Paquin will be remembered for his unwavering love and companionship to his life partner, Julie. His desire to “tinker” with a variety of projects. His love for hunting, board games/cards and the love he shared for his family. Ray was extremely proud of his children and their endeavors.

A small graveside service will be held for immediate family members on October 7, 2023, at Meadow Ridge Cemetery in Faribault, MN.