CARIBOU, Maine – Norma Marie Cyr Ouellette, 86, passed away on October 18, 2017, at Presque Isle. Norma was born August 16, 1931, in Caribou, Maine, the daughter of Tom and Cora (Raymond) Cyr. Norma took quite pride and was devoted to her husband Colonel Roger B. Ouellette, U.S. Army who served 20 years in Vietnam in charge of the Aviation Operations.
She was a loving mother to her four children and navigated 20 moves successfully as a family unit. Throughout her travels as a military wife she lived in many beautiful places throughout the United States and created long-term friendships with a large diverse group of individuals and families. Following retirement they settled in Bedford, New Hampshire. Norma was a member and leader of the Officers Wives Club, Cub Scout leader, real estate agent, as well as antiques and collectible dealer. She became known as the “Giraffe Lady” because of her extensive collection from all around the world. When stationed in Hawaii Norma learned the Hula and performed this dance at many events, always creating a smile on everyone’s face! Norma embraced each day with eager, anticipation and a positive attitude. Her motto being “Don’t Worry Be Happy”! With grace, Norma was determined to dance to the last dance and bring joy and smiles to those around her.
Norma’s lovely presence will be missed by all her family and friends. Norma is survived by two daughters, Anne Ouellette and Julie Ouellette Giles. She has five beautiful grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and a wonderful brother, John and wife Joanne (LaBrie) Cyr and sister-in-law, Marilyn (Hay) Cyr of Caribou. Norma was predeceased by her husband, Roger, two sons, Steven and Alan, her brother, Claude, as well as her parents, Tom and Cora (Raymond) Cyr.
A service was held at Leisure Village in Presque Isle on Monday, at 1:30 p.m. October 23, 2017, with interment following at the Northern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery. Friends who wish to contribute in Norma’s memory may do so by making contributions to the Maine Veterans Cemetery, P.O. Box 312, Caribou, Maine 04736. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir St., Caribou. For online register please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com
