Adrien Ouellette (February 9, 1940 – September 2, 2023) was a Canadian politician. He was a

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member of the

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from 1976 to 1985, representing the riding of

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. Prior to his election to the legislature, Ouellette served for eight years as mayor of

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."Premier's shuffle brings three new faces into cabinet". '' The Gazette'', September 10, 1982. He was appointed to the

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in 1973. Ouellette died on September 2, 2023, at the age of 83.

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1940 births 2023 deaths Parti Québécois MNAs Members of the Order of Canada Mayors of places in Quebec People from Beauce, Quebec French Quebecers {{Quebec-MNA-stub