BORN

1926

DIED

2014

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Dougherty Brothers Funeral Home

595 Norwich Road

Plainfield, Connecticut

Norman Ouillette Obituary

Norman A. Ouillette 1926 - 2014 Plainfield - Norman A. "Snapper" Ouillette, 87, formerly of Ralph St. Moosup passed away peacefully at Apple Rehab in Mystic surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 24, 1926 in Moosup a son of the late Arthur and Emma (Bigonesse) Ouillette. Norman married the love of his life Jacqueline (Ridgeway) Ouillette who passed away January 31, 1995. They had six children, Donna Arnio of Brooklyn, Gail Ouillette of Pawcatuck, Leslie and Michael Bourque of Sterling, Ward Ouillette and Christiane Dion of Moosup, Brad and Lin Ouillette of Milford, Jimmy and Teresa Ducharme of Attawaugan. Grandchildren, Jessica Chenette, Brianna and Brent Ducharme, Nicole and Vinny Ardito, Caolin and Riley Johnson. Great grandchildren Taylor and Luke Wenzloff. A brother Roland Ouillette of Moosup, Several nieces and nephews. Snapper enjoyed fishing, particularly shell fishing and hunting. He loved his UCONN girl's basketball and New York Yankees. Snapper recently took up painting. He enjoyed painting lighthouses and gave several of them away to staff and patients at Apple Rehab. He was also a stained glass artist. Snapper was a well known carpenter in the area. He built his home in Moosup on Ralph St, where we have a lot of great memories. Snapper was a World War II Merchant Marine veteran and a communicant of All Hallows Church. The funeral and burial are private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to All Hallows Church Bell Restoration Fund, 130 Prospect St. Moosup, CT. 06354. www.doughertybrosfuneralhome.com

Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 31, 2014.
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Great man, I enjoyed seeing and talking to you during my many visits to connecticut. God bless

brian

June 26, 2014

I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR DAD. I HAVE A LOT OF FOND MEMORIES FROM CHILDHOOD OF HIM AND THE WHOLE FAMILY! ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS!
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CHRISTINE WINKLER

April 4, 2014

SNAPPER. YOU WERE ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL& MERCHANTS. GOD BLESS YOU YOUR OLD BUDDY HANK Z.......

March 31, 2014

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE OUILLETTE FAMILY.I ONLY KNEW YOUR DAD FOR A SHORT WHILE,BUT HE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON

PAULA PAWLAK

March 31, 2014

My Condolences to the Ouillette family Snapper will be greatly missed.

Scott Griffin

March 31, 2014

Sorry for your loss, he was a GREAT guy! He will be sadly missed.
Wendee Dupont

March 31, 2014

My heart goes out to each and every one of you. You are in my thoughts.

Denise (Coderre) Moreau

March 31, 2014

Ward, Brad, Jimmy, Donna, Gail, Leslie, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family.
Brad Gunn

March 31, 2014

sorry to hear about your dad. mr. B

March 31, 2014

Sorry for your loss, we will miss him.
Ralph and Children

March 31, 2014

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