David P. Ouellette

David P. Ouellette obituary, Newport, NH

David P. Ouellette

David Ouellette Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home on May 21, 2025.

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Croydon, NH: David P. Ouellette, 74, passed away on May 16, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1950, in Van Buren, ME, to the late Cecil and Rose (Gagnon) Ouellette. David moved to the Claremont area in his 20s and has lived in the area ever since, spending the last 30 years in the Newport area. He married Donna Gardner, and they shared 30 years together, being married for 20.
David worked as a propane technician for several area companies and was currently working at Bonnie Plants in Lempster. David was a family man who was always there to lend a hand. He enjoyed motorcycle rides, flea markets, and collecting lots of things, including belt buckles and turquoise jewelry. He was the family handyman who could be counted on to tackle any home improvement project. David loved spending time with his family and always enjoyed Sunday family dinners and family vacations.
David was predeceased by his parents; siblings, Yvonne Williams, Jeannine Godin, Bebeanne Ouellette, Gabriel Ouellette, and Claude Ouellette, and by his step-grandson. He is survived by his wife, Donna Gardner of Croydon; son, Paul Ouellette, grandson, Paul Joseph Ouellette; great-grandson, Raiden Ouellette; 4 step grandchildren; siblings, Joseph Ouellette and Therese Godin; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
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