Carol Ann Ouillette
1936 - 2022
Carol Ann Ouillette
1936 - 2022
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Carol Ann Ouillette, 86, of Jewett City, passed away on October 25, 2022 at the Backus Hospital. She was born in New York, NY on July 8, 1936, a daughter to the late William and Laura (Laurin) Mesick. She is predeceased by her devoted husband of 60 years, Donald Ouillette who passed in September 2018.
Carol was a graduate of Griswold High School and Willimantic State Teachers College (now known as ECSC). Carol began her teaching career in Franklin before retiring after 40 years from Lisbon Central School. Carol enjoyed being recognized by her prior students who always stopped and talked to their favorite kindergarten teacher. Carol loved to read and was honored to be a Trustee of the Slater Library for over 25 years.
Carol loved to travel, with some of her favorite trips being to Cuba, Italy, France, Switzerland, and Russia. Closer to home, she and her husband Donald treasured their annual trips to Maine and upon retirement, their winters in Naples, FL.
She is survived by her daughter Lori Tomko (Robert); brothers William Mesick (Jean), Neil Mesick (Angela), Glenn Mesick (Sherri) and two grandchildren Kacey and Michael Tomko. Carol was predeceased by her brother Daniel Mesick
There will be a private graveside service held at the Pachaug Cemetery in Griswold. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Griswold Funeral Home & Crematory in Jewett City, formerly the Leffler Funeral Home. www.lefflerfuneralhome.com
Memorial donations can be made to the Slater Library, PO Box 523, Jewett City, CT 06351
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Polly Parker
June 4, 2023
I just read this . I’m so sorry to hear this I have so many fond memories of Carol, the pool, the candy drawer, and girls only parties with my children. My mom
and Carol were friends for many many years.
Rebecca Rourke Edwards
November 28, 2022
It is true that she was my only kindergarten teacher but she was also my favorite. A gentle and kind but firm classroom presence. Generations of students started their academic journey with her. We are all better for it.
Kimberly Lang
October 29, 2022
A joy to work with and travel with. Her smile could light up a room!
Sandra McHugh
October 29, 2022
Carol was such a dear friend and outstanding
colleague in my years at Lisbon Central School . Her sense of humor and kind demeanor was always with her . In 2000 she officiated at our wedding in Essex and we still enjoy watching our wedding video with her in the gazebo uniting us in matrimony on the bank of the CT river .
Carol will always be remembered with joy and love.
Sandra Benson Fedeli McHugh
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Rebecca Jusseaume
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A sweet lady and a joy to work with here at Slater library
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