Natalie Marie Paquette, age 12, beautiful daughter of Denis and Jennifer (Avino) Paquette, and loving sister to Matthew Paquette passed away July 29, 2015 at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL.
Natalie was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a student at Seminole Elementary and Madeira Beach Fundamental Schools where she greatly excelled academically. Natalie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks where she played church league soccer and basketball and participated in the children’s choir. She took ballet, tap, and dance lessons for years at Expressions Academy of Dance.
Completely free of pettiness, jealousy, envy, and resentment, Natalie epitomized all that the bible aspires us to become. She was loving, caring, kind, thoughtful, and sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, gentle, compassionate, humble, insightful, generous, patient, understanding, and sweet beyond words and wise way beyond her years. Natalie could also be so very silly and very funny. Maybe even a bit goofy, too and whenever she has been, she has always spread laughter and cheer, fun and happiness.
Natalie put her whole heart into everything she has done. From making principal’s list every year to winning awards at school, including the presidential award of excellence, from practicing weekly since the age of three for the next yearly dance recital to making very beautiful and very creative crafts, from taking excellent care of her cats and hamster to treating her brother with the loving care of a mother. Natalie had a passion for making videos. She created many remarkable and artistic videos some in which she was the start and others in which she directed her very much-loved friends, cousins, and brother.
Having touched the depths of our hearts, we miss Natalie terribly and always will. Thank you Natalie for having shared your love with us and for all the beautiful and glorious memories you have given us. We love you and will cherish you forever.
Sending warm thoughts and comfort to Jenny and her family at this time!
Jenny,
I cannot comprehend the pain you are feeling right now. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that you find comfort in your memories and knowing that you gave Natalie 12 amazing years. Please let me know if you need anything.
May God bless your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Natalie was a wonderful, wonderful little girl and we all adored her. Your family is in my family’s thoughts and prayers…
Please know that we are here and will do anything for you. Our love and deepest sympathy.
I made your prayer cards at Staples copy center today. I didn’t know Natalie but she attended the same school as my daughters. My heart goes out to the Paquette family. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace among the Angels♡
Natalie and I went to the same school together. She was the sweetest, nicest, and smartest person that I knew. And I never got to say goodbye to her. We all wish she was still here, but we will see her again. we all miss you Natalie
Jenny, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers… lots of love to you from your YMCA family!
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for peace and comfort for the entire family.
Blessings,
Audrey & Mike Burgess
I am so sorry for you loss. God bless you and your family through this difficult time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. We pray that God provides you mercy and grace as he cradles Natalie is his loving arms.
All our love
Bret and Barb Skonicki
Words can not express the sadness we feel for you. We hope through the strength of love, family, and God you can find a way to get through this. We love you and are praying for your family.
Denis,Jennifer & Matthew
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the three of you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers and we know that God will see you through this difficult time.
Love and Peace
Sue and Ken Brown
Jenny,
I haven’t been able to get you and your family off my mind-I’m so sorry. I can’t comprehend what you are going through, but I hope you can feel the arms of Jesus as he comforts you. You are all in our prayers.
Natalie and I had a few classes together at school, I will always remember her as the most kind-hearted person I know. I am truly so sorry for your Mr. & Mrs. Paquette for your family’s loss. Natalie was such a sweet girl and was always so positive and kind to everyone around her. School will definitely not be the same without your daughter. She is in a better place and isn’t suffering anymore. When I heard this news through a friend I couldn’t believe it. May she rest in peace.
Prayers being sent to Natalie’s beautiful and loving family. We are all very sorry for the loss of such a wonderful girl.
So happy for you.
So saddened for the loss of Natalie. May God embrace your family and bring you peace and comfort to get through this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of taking care of Natalie in the Kid’s Club at the Gym. She was such a sweet girl and when her brother came along, he couldn’t have wished for a better big sister.
Jenny, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familiy. God must have wanted her in Heaven badly, but she will live within our hearts.
When a child passes it can never be understood. With deepest sympathy for your loss, trust that the beautiful Miss Natalie will never be forgotten because of her inner and outer beauty in spreading love and joy where ever she went. May your family hold together and bless you all. She was a brilliant, creative child.
Sincerely and with love,
Mrs. Cordisco Gravelle
Natalies former art teacher
I cannot begin to understand what you are going through nor understand why Natalie was called home. We are praying everyday that you are able to find comfort in your faith. Natalie was a beautiful little girl that just brought so much joy and happiness to others. Morgan so loves the time she was able to share with her but will miss all the things she still wanted to do with her, including making more and more videos! Please know that we are always available to help you and your family in any way. So much love and prayers for you all.
I am very, very sorry to hear about your daughter yesterday from Donna. She is Beautiful like her mother.
You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Cousin,
Michelle Proios
Denis,
My heart is so heavy hearing the news of your daughter passing. I remember you speaking so lovingly about her when she was born and through her early years. Your family is in my prayers. May God give you all the strength to get through this difficult time.
Prayers and my sincerest condolences,
Alicon VanZile
Natalie and I had chorus together. She always knew how to make people smile and she was one of my good friends. Sending prayers to her family and wishing them the best of luck through the hard time they are going through.
You will be greatly missed but will never be forgotten, I didn’t know you that much but I saw you all over school you were always so happy and caring and sweet R. I. P.
Dear Jenny,
To lose your child at any age is devastating, but to lose your child at such a young age is truly a tragedy. I was so sorry to hear the news of your loss and can empathize with your whole family, knowing that something like this will take a long time to understand. God be with you all to hold you up, give you strength to go forward and peace of acceptance. May the joy and love of your daughter help fill that void in your heart.
My Dearest Jenny,
Praying so hard for your heart tonight, and that you will feel god’s arms around you even in the midst of what you are having to walk through.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I wish you peace.