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OUELLETTE Raoul Guy passed away peacefully with his family and loved ones at his side on March 14, 2016. He was born in Lewiston, Maine on March 7, 1932 and preceded in death by his parents, Edouard and Emmeline Ouellette; Aline Ouellette, his wife of 54 years. He is survived by his wife, Janice Marie Cupples; his daughter Diane Parker whose husband Paul Parker is deceased; his two children Grant and Riley Parker and his granddaughter, Michelle Davis (Nick) with great grandchildren, Riley, William and Caroline Davis; his son Eddie Ouellette (Linda) with grandchildren Katie Pridemore and great grandchildren Grady and Keely Pridemore, and grandchildren, Connor, Logan, and Hagen Ouellette; his brother, Robert Ouellette (Joyce) and their five children with numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Raoul graduated from University of Maine with business degree and received an MBA from Xavier University in Cincinnati. He was in the Air Force for eight years, and retired as a Major. While serving, he was on the B-52 bomber during the Cuban crisis, then he flew F-89 fighters in Air National Guard for six years. Raoul worked for IBM for 31 years in Product Planning, sold equipment in Maine for four years with IBM until he moved to Lexington in 1968 where he worked for IBM that also took him to Europe. After retirement, Raoul worked for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington newspaper, Cross Roads in advertising for 12 years. As the Pilgrimage Coordinator, he led 12 European tours and one to Israel for Cross Roads. Raoul loved to fly, took tons of photographs of travels and family, loved to travel, and enjoyed being a Deacon. He volunteered twice a week at St. Joseph Hospital and once a week at Central Baptist Hospital. Raoul was active in Knights of Columbus, Serra Club, and was a retired Deacon at Christ the King Cathedral. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8pm at Milward Southland. The funeral Mass will be 11am Friday at Christ the King Cathedral with Rev. Gino Donatelli, S.J. as the presiding priest. The burial will be at Calvary Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Serra Club, 999 Lakeland, Lexington, KY 40502 www.milwardfuneral.com
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Raoul was a great guy! It was my pleasure to get to know him when I moved back to Lexington. I was saddened to here about his passing. I am sorry for your loss.
Kris Kendrick
March 23, 2016
Diane, Kendra and I are sorry for your loss. Your father was a fine man and a very special person.
I really enjoyed talking with him and sharing ideas when I stopped by the house and visited.
Kendra always enjoyed chatting with Raoul when he would call in.
Paul was so fond of your father.
I am sure God has plans for your dad in heaven as he did here on earth.
Bernie Hartung
March 22, 2016
I had many great times with Raoul and Aline including a trip to the Marian Shrines in Europe..plus many years with the Serra Club. I will miss him greatly and pray for him! May he RIP!
Morgan Moore
March 18, 2016
Morgan Moore
March 18, 2016
Raoul was a fine gentleman, a valuable member of Christ the King parish, and always willing to lend a hand. He will be missed.
mike daugherty
March 18, 2016
Truly a fine gentleman. It was an honor to know him and it was always a pleasure to visit with him when came to see granddaughter, Michelle and family in Evansville.
Don & Linda Davis
March 18, 2016
I had the privilege of working with Raoul at St. Joseph's Hospital in volunteer services. He was always so kind and helpful. He will be missed.
Sandy Fitz
March 17, 2016
We are so very sorry to hear of Raoul's passing. What a great guy. He was always willing to give his time in the service of others. He will be greatly missed. - Jamine Hamner, Director, Volunteer Services, KentuckyOne Health, Saint Joseph Hospital
Jamine Hamner
March 16, 2016
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