Joseph A. CAOUETTE

BOSTON -- Joseph A. Caouette, 54, of New Bedford died Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at Boston Medical Center after a long illness. He was the husband of Corrine (Pelletier) Caouette. Born in Misawa, Japan, he was the son of the late Albert and Louise (Correia) Caouette. He lived in New Bedford 20 years; he previously resided in Fall River and Tiverton, R.I. He was a registered nurse in the emergency room at St. Luke's Hospital until he retired. He graduated from Bristol Community College. Mr. Caouette enjoyed hunting, fishing and swimming. He was a Boy Scout leader. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Charlene Amaral Menje and her husband, Jaramie, of Norwich, Conn., and Rebekah Caouette of New Bedford; a brother, Omer Caouette of Fall River; three sisters, Mary Isham of Plattsburg, N.Y, and Margaret Smith and Rose Marie Caouette, both of Fall River; a granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. His memorial service will be at noon Saturday at Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.