Bill Coutts

COUTTS, Bill 64 died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital. Bill was born on April 28, 1947 in Cambridge, MA to William and Alice Coutts. He grew up in Lynn and lived in Weymouth for 37 years. Survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Jean (Murray) Coutts of Weymouth; son and daughter-in-law Corby and Ericka Coutts of West Roxbury; daughter and son-in-law Allison and Michael O'Connor of Roslindale; son and daughter-in-law Christopher and Tracy Coutts of West Newton. Bill was also the proud Papa of Camryn and Riley Coutts & Katherine O'Connor. Bill was the third oldest of four children. His sister and brother-in-law Barbara and Jack Kupelnick of Lynn, his sister Patricia Polsonetti of Ayer and sister and brother-in-law Mary Ellen and Rick Tobey of Lynn. Bill was also a loving uncle to 15 nieces and nephews. Bill graduated from St. Mary's High School in Lynn, class of 1965. He attended St. Anselm College and graduated from Framingham State College 1972. He served in the Army Reserves from 1966-1972. He held many jobs in his lifetime, most recently as a Teamster in Local 259 at the Boston Globe, part owner of Golf Boston.com, manager of News Distributor in Allston, Ma, part owner of Dedham Mailing Company in Hyde Park, Ma and as a teacher in Weymouth Public Schools. He was an avid golfer and sports fan. Upon retirement he became a member and Vice President of Sharon Country Club where he scored his first and only hole-in-one. Bill also set many club records including most rounds played in a single season, 210. Bill was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Bill always loved a good joke, especially if he was telling it. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him but he will continue to live on in our hearts and memories. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hosp.) Friday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass to follow in St. Francis Xavier Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Bill may be made to Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, 125 Nashua Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02114. www.McDonald-FuneralHomes.com