Robert M. Ouellette,
February 20, 1953 - November 13, 2021
Robert Ouellette passed away on November 13, 2021. He was the son of the late Robert V. Ouellette and the late Léontine M. (née Allard) Ouellette. He is survived by his sister Marie Édith Ouellette, of Lévis, his brother Paul Ouellette of Ottawa and his children, Alexandre Ouellette of Windsor and Roxanne Ouellette of Saskatoon, cousins Pauline Ouellette of Kapuskasing, Marc Ouellette of Toronto and Raymonde Ouellette of Sudbury. Robert was also predeceased by his brother Jean.
Born in Kapuskasing on February 20, 1953, Robert was the oldest of four children. It was in Kapuskasing that Robert began his life as a construction worker at the age of 15. He then moved to Ottawa, Alberta, British Columbia and Northern Quebec before returning to Ottawa permanently.
From the time he started as an apprentice mason, Robert never strayed from his path as a construction worker. He loved his job and was not afraid of hard work. From a simple worker to a site superintendent and independent contractor, his career spanned a period of 45 years. He was intellectually curious and had remarkable expertise in materials and construction techniques. He held a CCDA Red Seal and a Canadian Construction Association Gold Seal.
He was struck down by Alzheimer's disease.
A private memorial service will be held at the Funeral Co-operative of Ottawa on Saturday, December 4, 2021. In accordance with current COVID protocols, guests must be double vaccinated; proof of vaccination will be required at the door and masks must be worn.
Sincères condoléances pour la perte de Robert. Je garde de bons souvenirs de lui. Il avait un bon sens de l'humour et c'était intéressant de parler avec lui.
Vous lui avez rendu un bel hommage par cette nécrologie. Cela m'a aussi beaucoup touché que vous nous avez inclus.
Gros câlins. Cousine Raymonde xox
Dear family of Robert,
Robert was loved by us Christians in the church on Ottawa.
When I came to meet I also was new to Canada still. Robert invited me one Lords Day after the meeting to worship the Lord to his family for dinner. I met his parents and aunt there then. It was very precious.
To have him around was ever dear and His helpfulness and kindness unprecedented. We miss him.
Wishing you to be comforted that Robert has entered into the joy of the Lord for ever and that you all will join him again in the day of the Lord’s visitation. He is near us, in our hearts and mouths, the Lord Jesus Christ.
What can I say, I am so sorry for your loss. Robert was a character...we all remember him well. Roxanne, Alex and I cannot make the funeral but we are there with you, thinking about you and loving you.
Hang in there and hang on to each other. I will hug you when next I see you.
Love
Laurie
Bon courage chers cousins je suis avec vous dans cette perte d un grand frère et je sympathise
Quel bel hommage que tu lui a fais habile tu peux le dire je garde précieusement un petit coffret de bois
Et une petite hache qu il m a offert en cadeau
Bon voyage cher cousin va maintenant rejoindre ton père ta mère et Jean ils t ont gardé une place près eux
SINCÈRES CONDOLÉANCES À LA FAMILLE
Dear Marie and Paul,
May the Father of compassions and God of all comfort comfort you during this difficult time. May you be comforted as we are that Robert is now in the paradise awaiting for resurrection and we shall all see him again in resurrection.
Our deepest sympathy,
Hannah
Member of the Church in Ottawa
MA CHÈRE MARIE, je te présente mes condoléances les plus sincères. Il part rejoindre Leontine & Jean .. il sera bien accueilli tu peux en être certaine. Ta cousine du Sud de la France...
De l'Academie d'Youville à la Cité des Jeunes au différents travaux de constructions au voyage dans le Nord, Ce fut un plaisir, bon voyage!! Sans oublier notre dernier repas à la
Paterie Hulloise!!!
My deepest condolences to Robert's family with much love and many blessings. I am a sister from the Church in Ottawa. I knew Robert since 1992. He loved the Lord Jesus and the scriptures in the Bible and now he is resting in the Paradise of God.
Much grace to all.
Marie
Ma bien chère amie, je suis de tout coeur avec toi dans cette perte de ton frère que tu as accompagné avec amour dans les dernières années de sa vie. Je t'offre mes plus sincères condoléances.
Que Robert soit pour toi une tendre référence, un esprit bienveillant qui veille sur toi à son tour.
Ce message arrive tard, mais je viens d'apprendre... par le biais d'une amie qui a vu la nécrologie. Je connaissais Robert depuis au moins 30 ans... Nous avons suivi des cours ensemble et avons piqué des bonnes jasettes! Il était plein de bon sens et j'appréciais son sens de l'humour. Sa fierté envers son métier et son sens de responsabilité sont des qualités rares de nos jours...
I recently learned of Robert’s passing, and I am so sad to learn of it. What a great guy! A big personality! I met him many years while participating in course we took called the Landmark Forum. I knew him quite well, but lost touch as I’ve moved away from Ottawa- I am now in Toronto.
My condolences, belatedly on your loss. His memory brings a smile to me, and I hope the same is true for you and your family.
Sincerely,
