Dyer-Lake Funeral Home Welcomes Funeral Director and Manager, Tom Paquette
Dyer-Lake Funeral Home Welcomes Funeral Director and Manager, Tom Paquette
North Attleboro, MA – Dyer-Lake Funeral Home proudly welcomes Tom Paquette, a highly respected and experienced Funeral Director, to its dedicated team.
Licensed in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Tom brings nearly two decades of compassionate service to families in their times of need. A 1997 graduate of Cumberland High School and a 2004 graduate of FINE Mortuary College, Tom began his career in Warwick, RI at the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, where he completed his apprenticeship. He then spent 18 years with A.A. Mariani & Son Funeral Home, ultimately serving as Managing Partner of the Providence-based funeral home.
Tom is known for his genuine passion for helping others and his ability to provide personalized guidance and support to families during their most vulnerable moments. His commitment to excellence and compassionate service has earned him a reputation as a trusted professional in the funeral industry.
Throughout his career, Tom has been actively involved in the funeral industry and his community. He has served on the Board of Governors for the Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association and the Board of Directors of the Woodlawn-North Purchase Cemeteries Association. Additionally, he has been Treasurer of the DaVinci Center for Community Progress in Providence, RI, and remains a member of both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Associations.
Beyond his professional life, Tom is a devoted husband to Sarah-Anne Paquette, a certified public accountant, and a proud father to their two children, Kendal and Camden. He is an active member of Transfiguration of the Lord Parish in North Attleboro, MA, and enjoys volunteering, coaching youth sports, and supporting his children’s athletic endeavors, including Cumberland Flag Football.
In addition to his funeral service career, Tom has a unique background as a former Golden Gloves and Junior Olympic Champion. He is also a member of the Italo American Club in Providence, RI.
Dyer-Lake Funeral Home is proud to have a dedicated and compassionate team, including Tim Nay (Type 6 Director), Sara Collins (Director of Advance Planning), Bonnie Cook, Susan Farquharson and her husband Bob, Ernie Gravel, Shirley Nolin, Sandra Spencer, and Tish Conca. Each member of the Dyer-Lake staff plays a vital role in providing meaningful, personalized services that honor the lives of those entrusted to their care. The funeral home is honored to have Tom as part of its team, where his expertise, dedication, and compassion will continue to serve families with the highest level of care and professionalism.
Constructed in the first quarter of the 19th century, the funeral home can be easily distinguished by its flush board siding, wide frieze board, and pilasters. It was designed to create the character of the stone structure of a Greek temple. The most unique element, is its roof line, with an enclosed glass belvedere, commonly known as a cupola. A beautiful setting, paired with kind and compassionate staff, the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home is proud to serve North Attleboro and surrounding communities.
