Edward P. Ouellette

Mr. Edward P. Ouellette, of Lynn, died Tuesday morning on his 87th birthday, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Hackett) Ouellette.
Born in Lynn, Edward was the son of the late Peter J. and Mary Ellen (Ryan) Ouellette. He was a graduate of Lynn English High School and MIT. He resided in Lynn his entire life.
A decorated World War II Veteran, Edward enlisted in 1942 and served for over 3 years. He was a tail gunner and was a member of the 301st Bomb Group and 3rd Bomb Squadron. Logging over 254 flight hours, he flew 54 missions and was shot down over Munich on December 26, 1944. He was declared Missing in Action and was a Prisoner of War. He was the recipient of 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross, among many others.
Prior to his retirement, Edward worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Ridge Homes, Evan's Products and the New England Homes. He later worked part-time at the Home Depot. He enjoyed woodworking and public speaking with regards to Prisoners of War.
He leaves his daughter, Joanne Dumond of Hudson, NH; his brother, James Ouellette of Marblehead; and two sisters, Josephine Sears and her husband Sumner of Intervale, NH and Mary Ellen Seaberg of Georgetown. He was the Grandfather of Michelle Dumond, James Horan and his fiancé Susan Conley, and Jake Vogenberg. He was the Great Grandfather of Tyler White, Ryan Horan, Zachary Horan and also leaves many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly and enjoyed thoroughly.
Funeral Service in the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple St. LYNN on Friday at 12:30PM. Relatives and friends are cordially invited. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting Hours Thursday 4-7PM. Gifts in Edward's name may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 2 Commerce Drive, Bedford, NH 03110.