Normand E. Ouellette

NASHUA – Normand Ernest Ouellette, 82, died peacefully at his home, Friday, January 6, 2017.

Normand was born in Nashua on December 29, 1934. He was the son of the late Romeo and Juliette (Rivard) Ouellette.

For many years, he was employed as a carpenter as well as a musician. He worked with many Nashville artists where he also backed them at shows through his life. He played drums for 24 years for country music bands. He also played Jazz for 20 years before country. He ended his music career in 2002.

Normand worked with many artists including, Freddie Hart, Jack Barlow, Bobby Helms, Dick Curless, Wanda Jackson, Angela West, Tommy Jennings, Ray Pillow, Tommy Cash, Moe Brandy, Tina Welch, Dwight Davis, Roxanne, John Connelly as well a numerous other performers.

He is survived by his three sons, Michael Ouellette, Norman Ouellette and his wife Karen, David Ouellette; his two daughters Jennifer Ouellette and Michele Azabarea and her husband Clyde; as well as several grandchildren.

Services- Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Norman’s life on Thursday, January 19th from 2-4:00 pm at the Club National, 127 Pine Street, Nashua, NH. To view an on-line memorial, send a condolence or for more information, go to www.anctil-rochette.com. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral Home.