John Howard Paquin

John H. Paquin, 86, of Glenn, Michigan died on March 7 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo.  He was born November 8, 1926 in South Haven, MI to Howard and Joyce (Hadaway) Paquin.  John graduated from South Haven High School in 1944 and then graduated from Michigan State University with his degree in Agriculture. He was a fruit farmer his whole life farming the land his father and grandfather farmed. John married Joanne Penoyar on April 5, 1952 at the First Congregation Church of South Haven. John was also an insurance agent in Glenn for many years at the Paquin Agency which began when his father started selling State Farm Insurance in 1958.  John retired in 1989 and sold his business to South Haven Insurance Services.  John was a lifetime member of Casco United Methodist Church. John was active in South Haven Kiwanis Club and a member of Mason – Dutcher Lodge in Douglas.  John was a former Ganges Township trustee and volunteer fireman. John also enjoyed spending time at his cottage on Beaver Island.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joanne Paquin and a sister, Sarah McKerlie.

John is survived by his children – Tracy (Susan McDermott) Paquin of Pier Cove, MI and Scott Paquin of Grand Rapids, MI. Nieces and nephews - Colleen and Gary Frens and Chris and Ron Miller.  He also leaves behind his little dog Molly.

Visitation will take place Monday, March 11, from 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday, March 12 at 11:00 at Casco United Methodist Church with Rev. David Meister and Rev.George Fleming officiating.  Burial will take place at McDowell Cemetery in Casco Township.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Casco United Methodist Church. Kindly share your thoughts and memories on the family’s online guest book at http://www.filbrandtffh.com/">www.FilbrandtFFH.com.

The family is being helped by the Filbrandt Family Funeral Home of South Haven, 637-0333.