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COUTURE, Constance M.
Constance M. Couture, of East Hartford, 73, passed away unexpected on October 10, 2012. She was born in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Leo and Mary (Michaud) Martin. Connie was a Data Processor at Travelers Insurance for 35 years, and retired in 2000. After her retirement from Travelers, she worked for the State of Connecticut as a Computer Processor for 10 years and retired in 2010. She was a communicant of St. Isaac Jogues Church. She enjoyed knitting, traveling to North Carolina on vacation with her family and "Sunday" drives with her beloved husband Ray. In addition to her husband of 48 years, she is survived by her daughter Melissa Zbell and her husband David of Vernon, two sons Gerard Couture and his wife Jennifer of North Carolina and James Couture of East Hartford, two brothers Allen Martin and his wife Agnes "Tootie" and Gerald "Buzz" Martin and his wife Diana all of Waterbury, one sister Colleen Rakich and her husband Antone of Southbury, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son John R. Couture.
Funeral services will be Monday at 9 a.m. from the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., followed by her Liturgy of Christian Burial 10AM in St. Isaac Jogues Church, entombment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery Mausoleum, all in East Hartford. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Sunday from 3-7 p.m. To view Connie's Everlasting Memorial, leave an online condolence, order flowers or for directions, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Constance COUTURE
October 16, 2012
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you Raymond and the entire family. May your hearts be lifted by the memories shared by friends and family. Pamela Moore-Hull
October 15, 2012
Dear Raymond and family, We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We pray that God will comfort you with His Love and His peace. Love, John and Carolyn Pelkey
John and Carolyn Pelkey
October 15, 2012
Raymond, We are so sorry for your loss. May God help you through this trying time and give you His Love and Peace to comfort you. John and Carolyn Pelkey
Sara Meyers-Hicks
October 14, 2012
Melissa,
I'm soooo sorry about your mom's passing! She always wanted the best for you, and you made her so very proud!
Sending hugs your way. Thinking about you lots!!!
October 14, 2012
Raymond,
Nous venons tout juste d'apprendre le décès de Connie.
Impossible d'assister aux funérailles.
Penserons à vous tous demain, lors de la cérémonie d'adieu.
Sincères condoléances à toi et à toute ta famille.
Guy et Lise St-Laurent, Stratford, Québec.
Connie Nicole Couture
October 13, 2012
Uncle Raymond,Gerard, James, Melissa.
Raymond,Gerard,James and Melissa,I am so sorry for your loss..." My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michelle Couture
October 13, 2012
Raymond,Gerard,James and Melissa,I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother, She will always be remembered fondly,The Girls are remembering their time spent with Grandma and Grandpa here and in NC with love and laughter. Again out deepest synpathies, Shelly,Laura and Catherine
roy flanagan
October 12, 2012
jamie,i am so sorry about your loss,my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
AI MOORE JANET HOLMES
October 12, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO RAYMOND AND HIS FAMILY. WE ENJOYED YOU AND CONNIE IN MAINE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
October 12, 2012
To the Couture family, our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. 4 Kids, 6 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and married for 48 years. Very few can mark that accomplishment. No wonder she looks so proud in her picture. Mike, Sue, Jack, and Ben Taylor
Debby Phillips
October 12, 2012
My deepest sympathy to you, James, Raymond, Melissa and the entire Couture family. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love to al of you,
October 12, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you all in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
All our love,
Laurene and Jayme Waldron
Tina Piche
October 12, 2012
Uncle Ray, Gerard, James & Melissa: we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. We love you all and our condolences go out to each and every one of you and your family.
October 12, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family. Rene and Teri
Diane Lee
October 12, 2012
Melissa,Dave,Sophia & Dominic--I am so sorry for your loss,I know she will be greatly missed by you all and all those whose lives she bouched.
Angela Johnson
October 11, 2012
Melissa & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
October 11, 2012
Our deepest sympathy is with the entire Couture family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God Bless and keep you all safe in this time of sorrow.
Fonldy, Jack, Dee and The Burg Family
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