Mr. Joseph Maurice Ouimet

February 28, 1936 - December 5, 2011

Joseph Maurice Ouimet, 75, of Chateaugay died unexpectedly at his winter residence in Hawaii. He was born in Huntingdon, Quebec on Feb. 28, 1936 and was the son of Richard and Dora (O'Neil) Ouimet. He graduated from Chateaugay High School with the Class of 1954. Joe served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1975. After retirement, he worked for the Bank of America and the County of Sacramento, CA. He was a member of the Chateaugay American Legion, the Elks Club and a communicant of St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay. Joe is survived by five children and their spouses, Dean and Connie Ouimet of Texas, Pamela and Tim Smyth of Oklahoma, Annette Ouimet of Texas, Kimberly and Eason Ramson of California, Shawn and Christina Ouimet of California; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Swift of Huntington, Quebec; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Sharon Ouimet of California, Donald and Bea Ouimet of California; his former wife, Surirath Wogma of California as well as several nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife, Patricia Fish; a sister, Madeliene LeBeau; two brothers, Tiburtuis "Bert" and Joseph Allister Ouimet. Calling hours will be held at the Chateaugay Funeral Home on Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 4-8 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10 am in St. Patrick's Church, Chateaugay, NY with Rev. John Looby officiating. Burial will take place at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Huntingdon, Quebec at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 21.