Kevin Dean Ouellette

Kevin Dean Ouellette, 34, of Farmers Lane, Attleboro, MA died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Kevin was the loving and beloved husband of Amy Beth (Gaouette) Ouellette, to whom he was married on September 23, 2006. Born on June 29, 1981, he was a son of Paul and Georgette (Moreau) Ouellette. A resident of Attleboro since 2007, he was a graduate of Westbrook (ME) High School, Class of 1999, and in 2004 received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical engineering from the University of Maine Orono. Kevin proudly served our country as a Company Commander, Detachment Commander, and Captain in the U.S. Army, with a primary specialty in aviation. He also served as a member of the Army National Guard and as a MEDEVAC helicopter pilot with the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. His distinguished military career was recognized by having been awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Start, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forced Reserve Medal with M Device (2nd Award), the NATO Medal, and the Basic Aviator Badge. Until his untimely passing, Kevin worked as an Account Manager with MSC Software. He was a member of the Community Covenant Church in Rehoboth, MA, and enjoyed good quality cooking, and anything and everything that was radio-controlled, including boats, cars and helicopters. He was an avid bike rider and boater, and loved the water, particularly time spent on Crescent Lake in Raymond, ME. He held a pilot's license and loved to fly small planes and helicopters. Kevin cared deeply for his many good friends. His greatest love, and proudest achievement, was his family, his wife, and his two treasured daughters. In addition to his wife, Amy, and his parents, Paul and Georgette (Moreau) Ouellette of Raymond, ME, Kevin is survived by his daughters, four-year old Brianna Marie Ouellette, and one-year old Amelia Bea Ouellette; his sister, Kellie Lynn Ouellette and her husband, Jason Moreau of Auburn, ME; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ronald D. Gaouette and Donna M. (Beattie) Gaouette of Attleboro, MA; and his brother-in-law Ryan D. Gaouette and his wife, Kylie A. (Harkins) Gaouette of Attleboro, MA. Kevin also leaves his beloved paternal grandmother, Fern (Ste. Pierre) Ouellette; four nieces; a nephew; his aunts and uncles; extended family; and many dear friends. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Visitation with full Veteran's Honors on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of a ride to visitation simply call the funeral home directly at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such complimentary transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Community Covenant Church, 615 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, MA 02769, Sean Smith, Discipleship Pastor, officiating. Private burial with full Military Honors will follow in the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kevin's name, and to honor his spirit, may be made to either the United States Veterans Department for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or to the Wounded Warriors Project. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200