VAN BUREN--- Therese J. Ouellette, 85, died peacefully on Oct. 19, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Edmundston, NB, Canada on June 22, 1928, a daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Bouchard) Guimond. In 1950, she married Claude Ouellette, and together they made their home in Van Buren where they raised their eight children. Therese was a devoted wife and mother who set aside her personal dreams until her family was raised. She attended Adult Education to obtain her high school diploma in 1982. She was a member of St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church and was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #49. She worked at Borderview Nursing Home for many years before her retirement, and then returned as a volunteer. She is survived by: eight children, James Ouellette and his wife Anne of Enosburg, VT, Rachel Page and her husband Roger of Monson, Ann-Marie Ouellette of Hebron, NH, Mona Ouellette and her companion Dan Beaulieu of Van Buren, Carol Levasseur and her husband Marc of No. Smithfield, RI, Peter Ouellette and his wife Annette of Old Town, Diane Chasse and her husband Philip of Lille, and Charles Ouellette and his wife Velma of Van Buren; three sisters, Cecile Carrier and her husband Ronald of Edmundston, NB, Rita Albert of Madawaska, and Regina Lavoie of Edmundston, NB; many grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Therese is predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Claude Ouellette, a sister Martha, and her brothers Nelson and Marcel. At Therese's request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Oct. 23. At 11 AM at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church, Van Buren. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren, ME. Donations in Therese's name may be made to: American Heart Assoc., Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.