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Shirley Couser Obituary

PORTSMOUTH - Shirley Ann Couser, age 93, passed on Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at the Edgewood Centre, a caring and loving community in Portsmouth, N.H. She was a native of York Beach, Maine and an only child of Frank and Anne (Clark) Coupe of the Nubble.

Shirley graduated from York High School in 1942, went onto Brewster Academy and finishing school. She worked in various positions throughout York over the years, including the Harbor Home, York Community Services and the management and ownership of Coupe's Gift Shop at the Nubble and the Beach.

Shirley will be known for her fun loving personality, bountiful friendships, strong faith, love of the beach, community services and the love of her family.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Kenneth V. Couser of 69 years; a daughter Ann Couser Kittredge and son in-law, Stephen Kittredge.

SERVICES: A private service will be held at a later date. Lucas & Eaton, York, Maine is assisting with arrangements. Visit www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Seacoastonline.com from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9, 2017.

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Barb Wolter

October 11, 2017

Ann and family, my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you during this time of loss. Your mother was a remarkable woman.

Janet Lovering

October 10, 2017

Ann and Stephen,
I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.
I became very fond of Shirley while our mother's were roommates at Edgewood. My thoughts are with you a this time of sorrow.

October 9, 2017

Kind thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time of grief. May your fond memories bring you comfort. God's promise at Jeremiah 29:11,12 will give you strength.

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