Dana Robert Paquette

Dana Robert Paquette, age 65, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Born on April 27, 1960, Dana lived a life full of heart, humor, and adventure. He attended Holy Name Church and School from 1967 through the 1980s, where his spiritual roots were formed. As a young adult, Dana surrendered his life to the Lord, and his faith remained central throughout his life.

Dana was proud of his wide-ranging and hands-on career. He worked in the tool and die industry, tuned pianos and organs, served on oil rigs, and later founded his own landscaping company, Shades of Green, where he brought creative visions to life—building stone walls, garden paths, and bridges. He later found great satisfaction as a truck driver and loved driving Truck #307.

He also worked in the pathology department with his then father-in-law, Dr. Phillip Golding—an experience he held in high regard.

Dana was married to Susan, and together they had one son, Jason. Later, he and his second wife, Juli, had a daughter, Sara. Dana and Juli remained close friends throughout the years, and Susan, along with her husband Keith, remained a steadfast support in Dana’s life.

An avid outdoorsman, Dana loved horseback riding, fishing, and hunting deer, moose, and quail. One of his earliest memories was riding horses at the home of Ervin and Connie Andy. He found peace and connection in nature and treasured time spent visiting with family and friends.

He is survived by his children, Jason and Sara; his siblings: Mark, Angela (Donald), Alicia (Marc), Tracy, Alani (Joseph), and Alaina (Scott); as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Dana’s sister Alani (Joe) Randall and their family were a loving, constant presence during his final years.

Dana was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Marilyn Paquette, and his eldest sister, Andrea Paquette.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Jersey Church:

Jersey Church
13260 Morse Rd SW,New Albany,Oh, 43054

Pastor Ervin Andy Officiant

Calling Hours: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Celebration of Life Service: 10:00 AM

Reception to follow at Jersey Church

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dana’s memory to Jersey Church. Flowers may be delivered to Jersey Church on Friday July 11, at the chapel entrance

Dana will be remembered for his strength, kindness, creativity, and deep faith. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of love and laughter that will continue to live on in all who knew him.