Guerette, Joseph Conrad

Joseph Conrad Guerette, 91, of Middletown, formerly of Cobalt, husband of the late Priscilla (Fongemie) Guerette passed away surrounded by family on Saturday March 26, 2022. He was born in

Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Luc and Albina (Macmanaman)

Guerette. Learning to fly with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as a teenager ultimately led to the US Air Force and a love of the aircraft industry with a long and rewarding career at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft. He also played the upright bass in multiple bands and semi pro hockey in Canada. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Franam Club. Known for his jokes and entertaining stories, he quickly made friends out of strangers around the globe as he travelled with UTC. Conrad is survived by his son, Mark Guerette and his wife Karlene and grandchildren Alex and Christine of East Hampton; daughter, Denise Kahl and her husband Andrew of Winsted; loving companion, Jean Samolyk of Middletown; brothers, Alvin and Adrien; sisters, Simone Guerette and Lise-Anne Caron and her husband Claude. He was predeceased by his wife, Priscilla, brother Noel, sister Noella and sister-inlaw Julie. Funeral services will be held Friday (April 22nd) at 10 a.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Burial will be in Mount Saint Benedict

Cemetery, Bloomfield. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com to share memories.