Adrian R. Ouellette

Adrian R. Ouellette, 83, died August 2, 2021 at his residence where he resided with his companion, Bonnie Capowski.  Adrian was born in Baker Lake, New Brunswick, Canada to the parents of Edmund Joseph Ouellette and Emely Ouellette (Beaulieu), one of fourteen children. Growing up in Canada, Adrian was an altar boy at the Saint Thomas D’Aquin Church and enjoyed playing ice hockey and baseball. He was also a member of the Goldwing Road Riders Association, Rutland American Legion Post #31, Rutland Moose Lodge, and Christ the King Church.

Adrian joined into the United States Army in 1960 and served with the 7 ^th Infantry Division in Korea during the Cold War, headquartered at Camp Casey in Dongducheon, South Korea with artillery units supporting the 1st Cavalry Division just south of the Korean Demilitarized Zone.  Adrian earned the marksman qualifications for sharpshooter and marksman badges, and then transferred to the Army Reserves in 1962, receiving an honorable discharge in 1966 upon his return to Waterbury, Connecticut.

Adrian was an owner and partner in the family business of Ouellette Brothers Drywall in Waterbury, CT for 36 years.  Adrian was an accomplished skier, and was on the ski patrol at Mount Southington and also a ski instructor at Mohawk Mountain in Connecticut for 20 years.  He also was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed motorcycle rides across the country.  Adrian had a passion for wood working and lovingly shared his handiwork with family and friends.

Adrian was predeceased by his siblings, Benoit Ouellette, Martin Ouellette, Leo Ouellette, Robert Ouellette, Bernadette Ouellette (Gilbert); and his wives, Karen Ouellette (Kaschel) and Elaine Santopietro.  Adrian leaves behind his daughters and their husbands and his grandsons, Audra E. Ouellette, Patrick Dwyer, Devon Dwyer, Dylan Dwyer of Westport, Connecticut, and Rhea A. Zako, Dan Zako, Alexander John Zako, and (Jackson) Daniel Zako of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; his siblings, Alvine Soucy, Martine Hogan, Lorraine Hartnett, Leaune Ouellette, Jeanette Sylvester, Jeannine Torelli, Patrick Ouellette and Rene Ouellette.He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 9:00 am at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery located in Randolph Center, Vermont with U.S. Military Honors.

A Mass of Christian Burial will held Saturday Aug. 21 at 1:30 pm Christ the King Church at 66 South Main Street, Rutland, Vermont.

There are no calling hours due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pittsford Food Shelf, 4181 US Route 7,

Pittsford, VT. 05763.

Arrangements are by the Clifford Funeral Home.