Thomas Ouellette, 51 SACO -- Thomas F. Ouellette, 51, of Temple Avenue, Saco died peacefully March 5, 2009, at his residence after a battle with Cancer. He was born in Biddeford on May 16, 1957, the son of Maurice and Patricia Ladd Ouellette. Tom attended Saco schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1975. For many years he was involved with electrical supplies as a salesclerk. His places of employment included: Ralph Pill, Standard Electric, Wesco GE and most recently Gexpro. Tom's real enjoyment was music. As a child, he studied under Ruth Olive Roberts. He was an original member of the Exit Five Band, where he played keyboards for them and other groups. Tommy played at many of our local churches for weddings and funeral, most recently he played the organ for Notre Dame de Lourdes, Good Shepherd Parish. Tom's most recent group was the Tommy O Band and Small Boy Pete, which he played at local establishments and at the Thornton Academy Auction. Mr. Ouellette also enjoyed hunting and fishing. His travels took him to Canada, northern Maine and the Saco River. Tom was a Councilman for the City of Saco from 1991 to 1993 and then again from 1995 from 1997. He was predeceased by his father Maurice in 1995; a brother Robert in 2001; and a niece Ashley in 1999. Survivors include his wife Cindy Boudreau Ouellette of Saco; his mother Patricia of Saco; a daughter Abby Ouellette of Saco; a niece Lindsey of Saco, and nephews Brent and Blake Boudreau of Limerick and Eric Lane of Arundel. Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 6, 2009, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. A private graveside service will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Monsignor Rene Mathieu of the Notre Dame de Lourdes, Good Shepherd Parish will officiate. A reception will be held Saturday at 12 p.m. for all to celebrate Tom's life at the Captain's Galley, 168 Saco Ave., Old Orchard Beach. For those wishing to make memorial contributions in his memory can do so to: The Thornton Academy Alumni Association 438 Main St. Saco, Maine 04072 Thomas Ouellette.
