1931 – 2014

AUBURN — Annette M. Ouellette, 83, a resident of Auburn and formerly of Rumford, died Friday, Oct. 31, at the Hospice House, with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Chisholm on July 8, 1931, a daughter of Andrea and Alma (Fournier) Jolicoeur. She was educated in Jay schools.

On Nov. 23, 1953, Annette married her beloved husband, Raymond Ouellette. She was a loving wife, mother, memere and friend. She was a very giving person, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Annette worked for many years as a teacher’s assistant at Rumford Center Elementary School and later as secretary to the Rumford schools superintendent. After retiring, she volunteered at Rumford Community Hospital.

Annette cherished the time she spent with her family. She took great pride in the academic, athletic and personal achievements of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends, family gatherings, skiing, weekly “club” with her friends and helping others.

She leaves behind two daughters, Linda and her husband, Marc Lavoie, of Lewiston and Marie and her husband, John Zinck, of Scarborough; a son, Michael Ouellette and his wife, Carol, of Australia; seven grandchildren, Angela (Lavoie) and her husband, Roger Barkan, Jeffrey Lavoie, Nicholas Zinck and his wife, Rachael, Justin Zinck, Jessica (Ouellette) and husband, Chris Keeble, Jonathan Ouellette and his wife, Briony, and Jaclyn Ouellette; six great-grandchildren, Tyler, Abigail, Madeleine, Eva, Lilly and Jackson; and a brother, Gerard Jolicoeur and his wife, Kathy.

She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond, in 2003; son, Richard, in 1983; and her sister, Dorothy Landry.

Annette will always be remembered for her kindness, giving spirit and ability to make us laugh, and especially for her love and devotion to her family.

The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the entire staff at Schooner Estates, the D-3 staff at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the Hospice House for the exceptional care given to “mom” Annette.

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