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Ronald Ouellette Obituary

SSGT Ronald J. Ouellette, USAF, 23, of Merrimack, NH, died Monday, September 14, 2020 in Kuwait from injuries suffered in an ATV accident. He was born in Derry, NH on May 7, 1997, a son of Kerry (Jones) Slade and Ronald Ouellette. He had been a resident of Merrimack for several years, and was raised in Londonderry, NH. RJ was a graduate of Londonderry High School, Class of 2015, and was currently serving in the US Air Force in Kuwait.

He is survived by his mother, Kerry Slade and her husband Jack of Ripley, TN; his father, Ronald Ouellette and his wife Deborah of Merrimack; his sister, Mary Ouellette of Ripley, TN; his stepbrother, Justin Byrd of Merrimack; his stepsister, Jenna Byrd of Nashua; his grandparents, Ronald Renfroe of Cumming, GA, Robert and Martha Howe of Mesa, AZ, and Gary and Terry Ouellette; his girlfriend, Haley Burgess; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A walk-through wake with masks, social distancing and limited interaction with the family will be held on Sunday, September 27th from 12pm - 4:00pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry. Due to State of NH guidelines, all guests are required to wear masks, minimize contact and maintain social distancing. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 1:00pm in NH State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Hwy., Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit, www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Union Leader on Sep. 23, 2020.

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Lynne Neibert

February 4, 2021

Prayer Shawls 4 Fallen Soldiers ([email protected]) is an organization (formed 2009) with groups throughout the country who work to send handmade prayer shawls and/or lap robes to families who have lost a loved one while serving our country. Members of Trindle Spring Lutheran Church of Mechanicsburg, PA would like to extend our sincere sympathy and honor your loved one’s sacrifice and memory by sending our prayers and comfort through a prayer gift. If you are interested, please contact me at [email protected] with the names and addresses of those who would like to receive one and which gift they would like to receive. We will send our gift as soon as possible. Also, if you know of any other families who are grieving the loss of a loved on who died while serving our country, please pass along my e-mail address. May God bless you and comfort you in the days and years ahead. Sincerely, Lynne

Charlie Gili

September 29, 2020

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ouellette Family know that we have sent a donation to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in the name of Ronald J. Ouellette US Air Force Staff Sergeant.

We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the American youth hockey community, their families, friends and many others who support our mission.

We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you safe and strong.

Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of our US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Mary and Craig Ahlquist

September 27, 2020

We had the privilege of meeting Ron a few times through his girlfriend, Haley. A very pleasant young man with a kind heart and a bright future. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Abbie Ladd (AANE)

September 26, 2020

Kerry and Jack I’m so very sorry for your loss

Barbera Family

September 25, 2020

Ouellette and Slade Family,
We are so saddened to learn of RJ’s passing. He was always a such a happy kid growing up in Londonderry with many friends. RJ will always be remembered as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts are with you during this very difficult.
With heartfelt respect,
The Barbera Family

Barbera Family

September 25, 2020

Ouellette and Slade Family,
We are so saddened to learn of RJ’s passing. He was always a such a happy kid growing up in Londonderry with many friends. RJ will always be remembered as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts are with you during this very difficult.
With heartfelt respect,
The Barbera Family

September 25, 2020

Ouellette and Slade Family,
We are so saddened to learn of RJ’s passing. He was always a such a happy kid growing up in Londonderry with many friends. RJ will always be remembered as a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice. Our hearts are with you during this very difficult.
With heartfelt respect,
The Barbera Family

September 23, 2020

Mr.Ouellette, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH

gilles daigle

September 23, 2020

THERE ARE NO WORD THAT CAN HEAL THE PAIN HIS LOSS BRINGS TO EACH OF US ...SERGEANT RONALD OUELLETTE served his country with HONOR AND REPRESENT THE BEST THAT STATE OF NEW HEMPSHIRE HAS TO OFFER ...RONALD give his life in order to keep the rest of us SAFE ,SECURE AND FREE (how terrible the cost )so little time to know each other ...but ...yet so many emotions .rest in peace roni gilles and martine daigle

Susan from Kingston, NH

September 23, 2020

Thank you for your service SSGT Ouelette. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and with your USAF colleagues.

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

NH State Veterans Cemetery

110 Daniel Webster Hwy., Boscawen, NH

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