Southbridge: Leo W. Caouette, 85, of Charlton St., peacefully passed away in his home on Sunday, Feb. 23 ^rd , after a long illness.

His lifelong companion and loving wife, Maria (Selig) Caouette, passed away in 2017.  He leaves five step daughters, Elizabeth Conlon of Thompson, CT, Iris Conlon-Arsenault and her husband Jeff of Woodstock, CT, Sylvia Forcier and her husband Russell of Florida, Ursula Conlon-Towers and her husband David of Charlton and Monika Conlon-Simpson and her husband Stephen of Sturbridge; his sister Lorraine Gendron of  Clearwater, FL; 2 Grandsons, Michael Lee Jarvis and Paul Beaupre.  He was predeceased by his brother, Theodore Caouette who passed away in 2012.  He was born in Southbridge the son of Theodore W. and Norma P. (Girard) Caouette. Leo served many years in the National Guard.

Leo was a longtime self-employed carpenter, retiring many years ago.  Leo loved airplanes and was a licensed pilot since he was 16 years old. He also loved restoring vehicles.

A Mass will be offered in his name on Saturday, April 25 ^th , at 4:00pm at St. Anne's Church, 16 Church St., Sturbridge.  Burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.