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Edward Courtemanche Obituary
of New Bern, NC, WWII vet; 84
NEW BERN, North Carolina -- Edward W. Courtemanche, 84, Fairfield Harbour Community of New Bern, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at CarolinaEast Medical Center, New Bern.
Edward was predeceased by his parents, Phillias and Rose Gregoire Courtemanche; brothers, Henry and Arthur Courtemanche.
He was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island. Edward was a U.S. Army World War II veteran and retiree of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England Division as Chief of Procurement. During tenure with the Corps, he completed two overseas assignments in Okinawa and Saudi Arabia.
Edward was active in the Knights of Columbus and was Past Grand Knight of the Chelmsford/Westford, MA Knights of Columbus Council No. 9275. After moving to New Bern in 1998, he joined St. Paul Catholic Church and served as Eucharistic Minister to the sick and homebound. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3303 participating in the Special Olympics and the LAMB Projects.
He is survived his wife of 47 years, Barbara A. Courtemanche of the home; three daughters, Lisa J. Courtemanche of Nashua, NH, Julie A. Koitzsch (Thomas) of Amherst, NH, and Renee M. Botnick (Richard) of Auburn, NH; five grandchildren, Alexandra, Cassandra, Nicholas, Zachery Botnick and Samantha Koitzsch.
COURTEMANCHE -- The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Oscar's Memorial Chapel with the Rosary Prayer Service at 7:30 PM. His funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Monday, November 22, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Paul Mizener, celebrant. The inurment will be in Culpeper National Cemetery at a future date. In lieu of floral arrangements, memorials may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern, NC 28562 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc., New Bern. NC. Online condolences are accepted at oscarsmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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John Brooks
November 26, 2010
Dear Barb, Lisa, Julie and Renee,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Ed's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and the grandchildren. We have fond memories of all the years we spent as neighbors in Westford. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jack and Mary Brooks
Budd Rancatore
November 25, 2010
Barbara & Family,
I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Ed he was a good man and he will be missed by all. He always had a nice smile whenever you saw him. He was a good friend. We will him and your family in our prayers.
Budd & Minnie Rancatore
Anna Brooker
November 22, 2010
C.J. and I were honored to call him Friend. Our hearts and prayers go to you and your loving family.
Kathy Duke
November 21, 2010
Barbara and daughters
It was so sad to read that your Ed had passed away. You will be in my thoughts tomorrow on Monday as services are held for him.
Kathleen Brush Duke, R.N.
Joyce Hynes-Butler
November 21, 2010
To see your picture puts a smile on my otherwise sad expression. Thank you for generously sharing your gifts: humor, benevolence and extreme sociability ~ just to name a few.
Much love & hugs, Joyce
Patricia Griffin
November 21, 2010
Barbara,
Ed and I are sorry for your loss.
Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Ed and Pat Griffin (Inverness, FL)
Deb Strachan
November 19, 2010
My girls and I shall miss 'Mr.Ed' greatly, he brought smiles and laughter to our family. Love and prayers to Barb and the girls.
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