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
Heather Sorich says:
August 14, 2012
Poppy,
I miss you…I think about you all day, everyday. I am SO thankful for the 28 years of unforgettable memories I have with you. Swimming, fishing, dingy rides in LB, sleepovers on your boat, weekend breakfasts, playing cards, having you there every Christmas morning, and every birthday are just a few priceless memories we have together that will never be forgotten. You will forever be one of the most important men in my life and I know you will be watching over me from heaven. I love you with all of my heart.
Love you always and forever,
Heather
Heather Sorich says:
August 14, 2012
Poppy,
I miss you…I think about you all day, everyday. I am SO thankful for the 28 years of unforgettable memories I have with you. Swimming, fishing, dingy rides in LB, sleepovers on your boat, weekend breakfasts, playing cards, having you there every Christmas morning, and every birthday are just a few priceless memories we have together that will never be forgotten. You will forever be one of the most important men in my life and I know you will be watching over me from heaven. I love you with all of my heart.
Love you always and forever,
Heather
kim sorich says:
August 19, 2012
It brings back such good memories . . . . . . . .
lorna piercy says:
August 22, 2012
Dear Joanne, your thoughtful gift will not only help keep our Dad and your Uncle’s memory alive, it will help ensure that others will receive the same kind, loving, and excellent end-of-life care that Dad received. Thank you, Lorna
Kim Sorich says:
July 27, 2013
Dad, I can’t believe its been a year since you left us. You will never know how much I miss you. I love you Dad.