Jean R. Ouellette

Jean R. Ouellette, 94 of Riverside Rhode Island entered into eternal life on May 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine V. (Roberts) Ouellette.

Born February 26, 1929 in Upper Frenchville Maine. He was the son of the late Onesime and Edith (Vaillancourt) Ouellette.

Jean was a resident of Riverside for 74 years. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. Jean retired after 41 years as an officer of Industrial National Bank, now Bank of America. He also enjoyed his seasonal part time employment at Crescent Park as an accountant during the 1970’s.

He loved music, dancing and socializing, reading and traveling.

Jean was a communicant of St Brendan’s church for 74 years and a former member of the choir. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years. He was also a devoted father to Donna Nawrocki (Ronald) of Riverside, Allen Ouellette (Lydia) of North Chatham MA, David Ouellette (Marie) of Bar Harbor Maine, Denice Ouellette of Seminole Oklahoma.

Jean was also a proud and loving Grandfather for Steven Nawrocki, David Nawrocki, Dain Roberts and Jerika Ouellette.

He is survived by a brother Normand Ouellette of East Providence, a half-brother George Ouellette of Maine, and two half-sisters Linda Bohara and Donna Bouchard of Florida and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers.

His Funeral will be held on Saturday June 3, 2023 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside at 10 a.m. A Graveside Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Calling Hours are Friday 4-7 p.m. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Jean’s memory to a charity of your choice would be deeply appreciated.