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Jonathan Paquette
 

Aug. 14, 2006--Jonathan Paquette, 21, of Kenton died suddenly Tuesday, Aug. 8.

Mr. Paquette had just completed his third year at the University of Delaware, where he majored in computer engineering. He had been an intern in the Capital Management Division at the DuPont Co.

According to his family, he enjoyed building and flying RC airplanes and riding his motorcycle. He was a member of the Kent County Aeromodelers RC club in Dover for eight years.

Mr. Paquette is survived by his parents, Reagan and Sheryl Wrightson Paquette of Kenton; his brother, Jeff Paquette, and fiancé, Erica Holmes of Smyrna; his maternal grandfather, John Wrightson of Wilmington; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Roger and Desi Paquette, and his maternal grandmother, Carolyn Wrightson.

Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 East Lebanon Rd. (Rt. 10), Dover. Friends may call two hours before the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jonathan Paquette’s name may be made to the American Heart Association, 1019 Mumma Rd., Wormleysburg, PA 17041.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guest book signed at [torbertfuneral.com].