Raymond S. Ouellette, 73, of Laurel, Delaware, formerly of Rockville, MD, died Saturday, February 2, 2008. He was the beloved husband of Mary Jane Ouellette, his wife of 39 years. Born on October 17, 1934 in Milford, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Rheal and Violette Ouellette. Mr. Ouellette was a veteran of the armed services, having served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Laurel American Legion Post 19, where he had been a member of the Color Guard. He was also a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. He retired after many years as a respected automobile salesman. After retirement, he spent his time fishing, crabbing and gardening. He most enjoyed time spent with family and devoted endless time to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ouellette is survived by five daughters, Donna Bowles, Loni Clark and her husband, Greig, Theresa Merkle and her husband, Bob, Diana Wareham and her husband, Ed and Robin Grant and her husband, John; two sons, Tomas and his wife, Dana, and Raymond and his wife, Janice. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, his brother, Phillip and a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Jim Conway. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Mike Bowles. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Delmar. Interment will follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro. If desired, contributions may be made to the Laurel American Legion Post 19, P.O. Box 329, Laurel, Delaware 19956, Attn: Color Guard. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.