Marie “Cookie” Paquette, 90, of Franklin, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017.

Born in Manchester, NH, she was the daughter of the late Edmond Paquette and Lilianne Venne Paquette. Marie graduated from Littleton High School in New Hampshire, attended the University of Miami and received her Master’s Degree from Barry University. She was a US Army veteran, teacher, financial advisor, business owner and active volunteer all of her life.

She is survived by many loving family and friends who cherished her and will truly miss her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Season’s Hospice, Four Seasons Development Office 571 South Allen Road Flat Rock, NC 28731 , your favorite veteran’s charity or charity of your choice.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.