AUBURN — Grace F. Ouellette, 81, formerly of Fortier Road, Lewiston, now of Clover Manor, died Monday, March 19, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice.

She was born in Lewiston, Jan. 16, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Simson) Ferguson. Grace was educated in Lewiston and then went to work at Bates Mill, where she met her husband Joseph A.G. Ouellette. They were married in 1949, and he predeceased her in 1972. Later she became a CNA and worked for many years at Marshwood Nursing Facility.

She was a member of Holy Cross Church. She enjoyed the activities at Clover Manor, especially Bingo.

She leaves her son, Mark Ouellette and his wife, Kathryn, of Cumberland; a sister, Joan Allard of Lac St. Jean, Quebec, Canada; a daughter-in-law, Louise Quirion of Lewiston; six grandchildren, Angel Defeo and husband, Chris, of Massachusetts, Andrea Plourde and husband, Deron, of Lewiston, Gary “Joey” Ouellette and wife, Kristi, of Cumberland, Christian Ouellette of Lewiston, Kelsey Ouellette of Cumberland and Jordan Ouellette of Cumberland; and five great-grandsons.

She was predeceased by a son, Gary Ouellette Oct. 10, 1995.

Family and friends are invited to offer condolences and pay tribute to Grace’s life by visiting her guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.