Gerald L Ouellette

Scarborough- Gerald L. Ouellette, 89, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born in Frenchville, Maine on April 17, 1933 the third of seven children to the late Ernest H. and Laura (Albert) Ouellette. He attended local schools and graduated from Madawaska High School. After graduating he enlisted and served in the United States Air Force for four years. While serving in the Air Force, Jerry was attending a USO dance in Columbus, Ohio where he met his future wife, Anita Moschello. Jerry and Anita were married in Ohio where they started their family. After three years they relocated to Southern Maine where they raised five children. Jerry was a career Letter Carrier with the United States Postal Service and at the same time served twenty years in the Air Force Reserves, along with numerous part time jobs that he always enjoyed. He was a photographer, printer and a master gardener. His true passion in life were his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time with family and friends. Jerry’s family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the entire staff of the Maine Veteran’s Home in Scarborough for the extraordinary care and love they showed to Jerry while he was with them. Jerry was predeceased by a daughter Lori-Ann (Ouellette) Smith; a sister, Gerri LaPointe. He is survived by his life partner of thirty years, Georgia M. Gilchrest of TX; two sons, Kenneth W. and his wife Sheila Ouellette of Westbrook, Daniel G. and his wife, Carma Ouellette of Hollis; two daughters, Deborah K. Ouellette of OH, and Daphne Brackett of Westbrook; a sister, Lorraine Lippert of MN; four brothers, Ernest Ouellette Jr., of Lewiston, Raymond Ouellette of Auburn, Lionel Ouellette of Lewiston and John Ouellette of Lewiston; five grandchildren, Brad Ouellette of Buxton, Andrea and her husband Carlos Hernandez of Buxton, Dustin Smith of AZ, Mia and her husband John Arris of N. Berwick, and Nicole Brackett of Westbrook; two great grandchildren, Veronica and Carolina Hernandez of Buxton. Visiting hours celebrating Jerry’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 607 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road, Lewiston, ME. To view Jerry’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com