Van Buren--- Rina M. Ouellette, 83, died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at a Caribou Hospital. She was born March 29, 1935 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Albert and Angelina (St-Onge) Roussel.
Rina was a dedicated stay-at-home mother and wife. During her younger years, she worked several stores, including former W.T. Grants, J.J. Newbury, and a seamstress for former Raymond's Clothing, Van Buren. She enjoyed working with her hands with crafting, especially knitting and sewing.
She is survived by: her beloved husband of over 63 years, Conrad Ouellette of Van Buren; one daughter, Jen Parent and her husband Norman of Van Buren; two sons, Jeffrey Ouellette of South Portland and John Ouellette and his wife Darlene of Van Buren; six grandchildren, Brian & Erin Parent, Claudia & Bodhi Ouellette, and Chelsea & Matthew Ouellette; one great grandson, Landon Parent; three sisters, Germaine Laplante, Jacqueline Albert and Rachel MacKaskell; three brothers, Yvon, Robert and Gilles Roussel; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Rina was predeceased by an infant daughter, Theresa Ouellette, and three siblings, Maurice and Jacques Roussel and Jeannine Daigle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Friday, November 30, 2018, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren, ME.