Robert J. Ouellette
November 23, 1919 - July 27, 2012
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Robert J. Ouellette
November 23, 1919 - July 27, 2012
Obituary
Robert Joseph Ouellette
It is with great sadness the Ouellette family announces that on July 27th 2012, Robert “Roe” Ouellette of Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada and a resident of San Clemente, CA passed away at the age of 92. Roe, a member of the “Greatest Generation,” was a WW II Veteran, having served honorably in the Royal Canadian Army & Air Force. During the war, he was stationed in the U.K. where he met his future wife Lorna, who was serving in England’s Royal Air Force. At war’s end, he returned to Canada where he was later joined by his wife and first child Lorna Joan who both made the voyage from England on the Queen Mary. He was a man that dearly loved his family, most especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was known to them as Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Poppy. Always having time for children and loving all variety of pets, he was at his best when surrounded by kids and dogs from the neighborhood and was always a source for treats and great stories.
In 1952 Roe moved his young, growing family from Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Southern California where he continued his successful professional life in the Automobile Industry, and in 1956, while living in Long Beach, Roe and Lorna completed their family with the birth of their third child Kim.
He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing and is survived by Lorna his wife of nearly seventy years; his three children Lorna, Bob & Kim; and his six grandchildren, Wendy, Justin, Brady, Erin, Heather & Brittany. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren: Bryndan, Evan, Guillermo & Madison Lynn. He also leaves daughter-in-law Judi & son-in-law John Sorich.
We extend our sincere, enduring gratitude to the Doctors and Nursing Staff of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in San Clemente for the incredible care and kindness extended to our loved one & family.
To honor Roe, in lieu of flowers, kindly contribute generously to the Robert Ouellette Memorial Fund that has been established in support of ongoing End-of-Life training for hospital staff. Tax deductible donations can be made by phone: 949/452-3724 or mail:
Robert Ouellette Memorial Fund
Saddleback Memorial Foundation
24451 Health Center Dr.
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Last Rites were administered. No services are planned at this time.
Please visit www.oconnormortuary.com for photo & complete details.
35 responses to Robert J. Ouellette
Linda J Hammett says:
August 2, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Robert J. Ouellette
Ben Hunt says:
August 3, 2012
Marsha and I had the pleasure of enjoying dinner with Mr. Ouellette at Bob and and Judi’s home a few years ago. This was the only time we met him.
On the way home we remarked to each other as to what an enjoyable evening we had with him.
He was a very personable, and entertaining man.
We are very sorry he has passed. The world needs more people like “Roe”.
Ben Hunt
Debbie Duffin says:
August 3, 2012
So many wonderful childhood memories of the Ouellettes as the greatest neighbors ever when we all lived in Long Beach. Lots of hours by the pool just chatting. Ro always had a funny joke to make us laugh. He was a gentleman just like my Dad who went to heaven only a month ago. They were good friends and I figure they are talking about old times by a heavenly pool right now. Love You Ro.
Debbie Duffin (was Roessler)
Heidi Russell-Kalkofen says:
August 3, 2012
The Tanglewood neighborhood’s “Poppy to everyone” will be missed by many kids (mostly grown up now) that he encouraged, teased, and helped.
His beautiful smile and special way of making you feel like you were saying the most important thing in the world whenever you talked to him will be missed by me (and many like me) who soo appreciated his care.
Thank you Ro, for every thought, every laugh, every moment that you shared with us. Your legacy lives on (though I wish you were still here where I could ask your advice and hear your quick-wit too)
Heidi Russell-Kalkofen
lorna ouellette piercy says:
August 3, 2012
Dad, will miss watching you show this generation how to be a gentleman, to allow ladies to enter first, to be reminded to lock my doors, to always be concerned about Mom, to “look after others.” I will miss our Tuesdays together, and wish we could have had a few more. Love, Lorna Piercy