Since 1902, we have been passionate about taking care of you.
When Maurice Ouellette died on February 19, 2008, it ended a career in funeral service that spanned 52 years. A man of great compassion, Maurice could always be relied upon to offer his support and assistance to those in the community. He is frequently remembered for his willingness and capacity to do “whatever it took” to make things easier in times of need.
For funeral directors Ron D'Amato and Jay McKenna, this tradition was instilled in them through Maurice’s daily example. Today, Ron and Jay honor his memory by continuing to serve families with the same compassion and values that he did.
Our Staff
Ronald A. D’Amato
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Ron is a 1984 graduate of the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. He became a licensed funeral director in 1985 and has been a funeral director at McKenna-Ouellette since 1989.
Ron’s involvement in the community includes a membership, in the Society of Catholic Laymen, the D’Youville Manor Men’s Guild, the East End Social Club, Communicant of St. Francis Church in Dracut, a member and past president of St. Vincent de Paul Society-St. Francis Conference in Dracut, a trustee for Washington Savings Bank, and a member of the board of directors of the Dracut Soccer Association where he serves as their President.
Ron is married to Danielle (Caraviello), has three daughters, Sawyer, Quinn, and Emerson, and enjoys coaching soccer in his spare time.
Katie Manahan
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
From an early age, Katie has been surrounded by individuals who are active in many different areas of community service. These examples of service above self, led Katie, a former teacher, to achieve a degree through Mount Ida College’s specialized program in mortuary sciences. Katie leans toward the celebration of life of a lost loved one and attributes her compassionate manner as being further shaped by the integrity and caring nature of her mentors. Katie has established herself in the Greater Lowell area, is a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church and places great value on the importance of family and friends. Katie is proud to have been considered a mentor herself as a volunteer coach with local youth organizations over the last decade. Katie is inspired by those who freely give from their heart.
James W. McKenna
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Jay is a 1983 graduate of the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences, and received his funeral director’s license that same year. Jay is a fourth generation funeral director. He was the director of James W. McKenna & Sons from 1983 until the merger with Leo J. Ouellette & Son in 1989, and has been a funeral director with McKenna-Ouellette Funeral Home since that year. Jay’s memberships in community organizations include the, Dracut Knights of Columbus Council 4225, Society of Catholic Laymen, D’Youville Manor Men’s Guild, East End Social Club, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He is also a Communicant of St. Michael Church in Lowell, and a member and past president of St. Vincent de Paul-St. Michael Conference in Lowell. Jay is married to Marianne (Hoare), and they have three children, J. Walter, Ellen, and Patrick. In his spare time, Jay enjoys coaching baseball, and basketball teams in Lowell.
Jonathan D. Reeney
FUNERAL DIRECTOR
Jonathan is a 2000 graduate of the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences at Mount Ida College in Newton. He became a licensed funeral director in 2002 and has been serving the families of Greater Lowell since that time. Jonathan joined the staff of McKenna-Ouellette in 2016. He is also a licensed preneed insurance agent.
Jonathan was raised in Lowell and Tyngsboro and was a 1992 graduate of Tyngsboro High School. He currently serves on the Salvation Army of Greater Lowell Advisory Board, and is a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Jonathan resides in Tyngsboro with his two sons, Jaxon and Evan. They are communicants of St. Mary Magdalen Church in Tyngsboro.
Our Commitment
We have always been relied upon to offer support and assistance to those in the community during their time of need. More and more families are seeking to uniquely honor and celebrate their loved ones with highly personalized funeral experiences. Because every life, every relationship, and every loss is as unique as a fingerprint, we will help you find a special way to honor, remember, and celebrate your loved one. For us, our commitment to you means being here to care for your family before a death occurs. We offer preplanning services, complete funeral arrangements, and assistance after the funeral for those who need additional support in coping with the loss of a loved one. We do everything possible to make the process easier, so you won’t have to worry.
Today's funeral practices range from traditional to contemporary, so we offer a full range of services to match your family's beliefs, traditions, and budget. Choices include but are not limited to: Burial services, Cremation services, Military services, and Memorial services. Our Life Celebration Home is where people come to honor and pay tribute to those who have made our community a better place to live.
Feel Free to contact us for more information info@mckennaouellette.com or by calling us at 978-458-6183.
