Leo C. Ouillette, 77, of Trumbull passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at the CT Hospice, in Branford. He was the husband of Barbara Borowsky Ouillette. He was born in Mount Vernon, NY on May 11, 1936; son of Leo and Alice Metivier Ouillette. He served his country faithfully in the US Army. Leo graduated with a business degree from Quinnipiac College. He retired as a sales manager after a long career with Kraft Foods. He loved traveling, RVing and the great outdoors. He had many other interests and hobbies, but he most loved and enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends. Father of Michelle (Thomas) Kachmarck, Eileen (James) Martin and Renee Ouillette (Robert Misbach). Step father of Randi (Bill) Fay and Steven Weissberg. Grandfather of Nicole and Brian Kachmarck, Aimee and Nicholas Jeanette, Jakob and Catherine Misbach and Jamie and Shane Fay. Great grandfather of Ashton and Abigail Jeanette-Blethen. Brother of Doris Durand and the late Anita Thomas and Claire Bentivegna.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:00. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 9:30. Interment with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Hammonasset, P.O. Box 271, Madison, CT 06443.
Prayers for the family during this sad time. Uncle Leo will always be remembered by his positive attitude and wonderful smile!
I have good memories of a jovial Leo leading hikes for the Appalachian Mountain Club. He introduced me to several new trail systems.
Michelle, Eileen and Renee
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayes are with you.
i love you leo. you are the best great grandpa i had ever. you are the best.
Leo was always a kind and gentle man. I will miss him beyond words.
We are so sorry to hear about Leo's passing. We were friends through our RV travels. He always had a sparkle in his eyes and joy in his voice. He will be missed
You all must be so very PROUD of your Dad, he was a wonderful man who touched us with his love, friendship, courage and hope. His devotion to you all and especially his love For Barbara.
May you cherish your wonderful memories and hold close his love for days and years ahead.
Our sincere sympathy,
Steve and Donna McKenzie
Sarasota Florida
Barbara and family, I have loving memories of you and Leo at campgrounds sharing our stories. I pray for your happy memories to help you get thru this very difficult time. Please know that my thoughts are with you all. Leo was a most likeable person and he will be missed.
Barbara,
We can't believe the news. Leo was a true friend and a great guy and we're sure he'll be a great asset up in heaven. Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family in your time of sorrow. Unfortunately we will be away this weekend. Don't hesitate to call us if you need anything.
So sorry to hear about Leo kept in contact over the years used to visit him in FLORIDA
TITESVILLE AND FLOIDA KEYS. He will be missed by all
Leo was an inspiration to all. Even with his serious condition and treatments he was always positive and had a smile for you. He will be missed.
So sorry for your loss. He was a great person.
Eileen,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
WE ENJOYED LEO'S COMPANY MANY TIMES CAMPING WITH OUR RV. HE & BARBARA ARE SO MUCH FUN TO SPEND TIME WITH. WE WIL SURELY MISS HIS SMILING FACE & GOOD HUMOR. THE MAGLIOCCHINO'S
I was sorry to hear the news. I met Leo on the hikes years (decades?) ago. I have not been able to hike for a while , I wish I'd seen him more recently. I will miss him. KarolPoprocki
AMC hikes, AMC dinners in Westport, the campground and sharing dinner in Charlestown, sailing the Danube. Charlie and I have great memories of fun times with Leo and Barbara. He will be missed!
To my dearest friend Barbara, and Leo's girls. He will be missed. He has left behind some wonderful memories and shared good times.
Barbara,
My thoughts are with you – and Leo. I do have many photos of Leo at various parties and so many happy memories of times spent hiking, of course, and also sailing together in the Caribbean and in Greece – exploring Athens, Delphi, Ionian Islands – and I sure am happy that I took Leo's advice to buy Kraft stock. I will miss seeing his smile and twinkle and sharing "bus" stories. I will always have happy memories and photos. Peter.
So sorry about the passing of Leo. My heart goes out to you all. He was a great guy, and I wish I had gotten the opportunity to see him at Yale. We will remember all of the happy times camping and enjoying one another's company.
I've been friends with Leo since 1950. I will miss him. Adios amigo.
Dear Barbara,
Leo was a truly wonderful person– so caring, considerate, and supportive of you. We know this is an extremely difficult time for you and extend our sincere condolences to you,your family and to Leo's entire family.
Barbara and family:
Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Remember and cherish all the wonderful memories and this will help you heal.
Leo will be missed. God Bless.
We love you, Leo. You will be in our hearts forever. Thank you for being such a good friend for so many years.
Distance never kept us apart… We will see you when it is our time to join you in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Barbara, as well as your families.
Enjoy that big RV trip in the sky!
Much love,
Gerri & Joe
Eileen,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is something we can do to help.
Chuck & Lisa Wise
On behalf of the Morris Group, Inc. Marketing Department, please know the we were all very saddened to learn of the loss of your dad, Eileen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We didn't know Leo, but he must have been a good man to have raised such a nice person as you.
Hugs,
Tina
Uncle Leo, You will be missed. In a lot of ways your love of life has always been a inspiration to me. But now you’re living the real life- eternal life!