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for Gerald Coutu
Cindy and Steven Schlaffman
March 24, 2009
We are sorry about the lateness of our condolences but just recently heard about Jerry and Jeannine's passing. We so dearly loved them. We met Jerry a few years ago when he asked to play in the Juneau Golf Club's annual tournament at Francisco Grande Resort in Casa Grande. Along with Pat Wilcox and his wife Sue, Jerry brought many smiles to the golf matches and dinners. We also met Jeannine as Jerry would bring her to our Italian dinner night. They were a beautiful couple and will be missed.
Christine Franchi Martyn
June 3, 2008
I think I speak for the whole Franchi family when I say that Camp Wulamat just won't be the same. We will miss them greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Danny, Michelle, Roger and your families. God bless you and them.
Mark Dymersky
May 18, 2008
Roger and Mary
Please accept our sincere condolances. Your Mom and Dad are in a much better place now. You continue to be in our everyday thoughts and prayers.
Sincerly
The Dymersky Family
Mark, Joan, Nicole and Kristine
Bob and Linda Siegle
May 17, 2008
Cout, our exteme condolences to you, your brother and the rest of the family. They were Great people and no one will ever forget Mr. Choo-Choo!
Take care.
Mary McDonald
May 16, 2008
To the entire Coutu Family my sincerest condolences.
"Good people" is how best to describe Gerry and Jeannine - and how folks will remember them.
Mary McDonald
former secretary Saint Anthony School
Ron & Rita Phillips
May 16, 2008
We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Jerry contacted us 42 years ago when we lived in New York when he heard we had purchased a home in Canton to offer us dairy products. He was very helpful in our getting settled in our new home.
They will be in our prayers.
Terry & Jo Ann Dorsett
May 15, 2008
We are very sorry for your loss. Jerry and Jeannine were in our Rotary dinner group this past winter and we very much enjoyed getting to know them. We will miss them next year.
Sue Gentile
May 15, 2008
Dear Michelle, Roger, and Dan,
I am saddened to learn of the tragic loss of your parents. I remember them fondly and want you to know that you and your families are in my thoughts. My mom sends her condolences as well. May the warmth of memories provide solace.
Peace,
Patti White
May 15, 2008
Dear Roger & Family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
KATHY CERRUTO
May 15, 2008
Roger, Mary and entire family,
We are so sorry for the loss you are feeling from this tremendous loss of your parents. There is no easy way to deal with the kind of emotions you are all feeling right now. After losing my parents 6 months apart at the ages of 67 & 68, I can't say it will just get better with time, because as everyone experiences each day goes by and memories will always be there for you to hang onto forever.
When I think back to our high school days and remember how they enjoyed every event and always respected and loved each other. Roger, they are and always were going to be together and they are now also.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and if there is ever something we can do please let us know, we are only down the road.
Kathy Cerruto (Howland) and Family
Linda (Lewis) Betances
May 15, 2008
Roger~
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family., just know you are blessed, and your memories will keep you strong. Sincerely~
Stan Scott
May 15, 2008
Very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a winter visitor in Sun Lakes and he will be greatly missed. He kept us up-to-date on the University of Conneticuts sports.
Krista Westerling
May 15, 2008
To Danielle and Ali
My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you both need to talk. You can call me anytime. I am willing to talk.
Norm Noble
May 15, 2008
Devastation. That's what I am feeling right now. Jerry was such a happy man, full of life -- not ready for it to end. He will be missed . . . sorely. My prayers are with the wonderful family he left. Know how much he loved you.
Charles Keefe
May 14, 2008
Dear Coutu family,
We are saddened at your loss and our prayers are offered to you during this difficult time, I spent many years at Canton High watching the children grow into fine young adults, May Christ Give them rest
Charles and Ruth Keefe
Peggy
May 14, 2008
Jerry and Jeannine,
Father, mother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, brother, sister, mentors and friends.
The lives they touched go further than any of us will ever know. They made every single person they met feel as though they were the most important person in the world to them and at the given time we were with them, we were.
I intend to Pay It Forward and practice their example of kindness and generosity as I move on in life, a lot more empty, yet somehow more fulfilled for having known them.
I am sorry for your loss and sorry for the loss everyone who knew them is experiencing. I loved them dearly and feel as though I have lost my own parents all over again. My prayers are with you all.
Charles "Chuck" Jerdee
May 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry and Jeannine's family at this time.
Sister Mary Daniel and the Sisters of Charity
May 14, 2008
Dear Roger and Fanmily,
Our sincere condolences on the tragic deaths of your dear parents. They were two very special people who were so kind and generous to so many people. Our prayers are with all of you.
David & Sandy Mork
May 14, 2008
To the Family of Jerry & Jeannine:
My wife, Sandy & I, knew your Mom & Dad, as they attended the Sun Lakes Rotary Club functions that have been held here in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Jerry was a faithful “Frequent Visitor” and your Mom came to many of our Rotary Club functions. I received great advice from Jerry on the Golf Tournament that we held here recently, and Jerry was very supportive of our event planning and the proposed funds to be raised. Rest assured when he was here on his “vacation” he and she continued to be in the mix of the fund raising events and the outcomes.
Jerry became a close friend while he was a part of our lives here in Arizona. We will miss him greatly, and will miss his input at our Winter fund raising events. I know that I, and the other members of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club will miss his jovial manner, his stories, his love of life and miss her sincerity. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are truly sorry for your loss.
David & Sandy Mork
Sun Lakes, Arizona
A Member of the Sun Lakes Rotary Club
Terry Bartizek
May 14, 2008
I was just a child when I met Gerry and Jeanine Coutu. Gerry and my grandfather, John J. Bartizek, Sr., were good friends and worked together as milkmen at HP Hood so many years ago. I find it ironic that all 3 of them passed on May 12th. John Bartizek, Sr. passed away May 12, 1993. Grandad must have been there to show them the way Home. Gerry and Jeanine were always smiling, happy and very loving to all people that their goodness just overflowed to all within their reach. Their strength and perseverance of the good life consumed their everyday life. It is that we all strive to achieve and they did it together. My family --My parents, John, Jr. & Brenda Bartizek now retired in NC; my sister, Karen Bartizek married to Greg Pfountz and their son Dylan, 5 yrs old in GA; my brother, John M. Bartizek in SC; & I, Terry Bartizek, divorced, with daughter Bridget also 5 yrs old in VT, extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Coutu family and all those whose lives they have deeply touched as all of ours. May Gerry's and Jeanine's love and strength live on in all of us along with the fond memories we all share!
Laura and Erik Boogaert
May 14, 2008
To the Coutu family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gerry and Jeannine were two of the finest people I ever met. I loved seeing the sweetness and closeness between them. The community has lost two extraodinary people who made our little piece of the world a nicer place to be. I will greatly miss them. And, in honor of Gerry, I will make every day a good day ~
Henne (Rusin) Linda
May 14, 2008
Roger & Family, We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. Your parents were "truly special people"! I will miss "dearly" all of the fun & loving conversations with your dad each new year -coming in to "FAVARH" for your "fundraising" mailings. From my family to your's we extend our heartfelt sympathy!
Linda (Rusin) Henne & Family
May 14, 2008
Our 7:30a.m. water fitness class will be incomplete without Jennine. The members of Avon Wellness Center (Healthtrax) are deeply moved by your loss. We experienced their love for each other with the wave of the hand from the pool, and the smiles they exchanged. Our thoughts are with you. Lorie Bernard, instructor
David Burgh
May 14, 2008
We have lost two wonderful and caring people. Please accept our sympathy.
Shirley and David Burgh
Cindy McFetridge
May 14, 2008
Dear Roger, Mary, Danielle, Ali & family.
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you all at this time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Keith, Cindy, Ashley, Danny & Steven McFetridge
Karen Robitaille & Family
May 14, 2008
Roger, Mary, Dani and Ali,
Your beautiful family made your parents/grandparents so very happy and proud and they will never really be gone because their goodness will always live in you.
We are thinking of you and praying for you all.
Terri Wolf
May 14, 2008
We are very sorry for the loss of two wonderful people.
Sincerely,
The DeGregorio Family
Joe and Joan O'Connor
May 14, 2008
Gerry and Jeaninine will be missed. They were an asset to the community. Our prayers are with you.
David Coutu
May 14, 2008
To the Coutu family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. I heard of this terrible accident and as a Coutu myself, Gerald was my dad's Omer Coutu's first cousin. My mom Georgette Coutu also expresses her sincere condolences as well. We are both so sorry for your loss.
Melissakelly Osden
May 14, 2008
I met Jerry at Sam Collins day many years ago parking cars. Then when my mother joined the Canton Lions Club I would help her sell poincettias.It seemed every where I went "Jerry was there first" I couldn't believe his ability to sell but the proof was in the pudding. He was one of the kindness people I ever met. Sorry for your lost.
Donna Carney
May 14, 2008
To the entire Coutu family I'm sorry for your lost, and wish to thank you for sharing your parents with this town and community. I know my life is better because of them. Your father taught me so much about the bussiness of selling, friendship and love. He would often share stories with me about Jeannine and how he could sell anything to anyone except Jeannine.....She was such a strong loving woman. He was my milk man many years ago. He got me into the Canton Lions Club and I sold Poinsettia's to everyone I could but I could't beat him ever, but it was fun trying. I play golf and we often spoke about playing together but I knew I was no match. I still can hear him say make it a good day. They both were a great loving team and I know they are together in Heaven. Thanks again for sharing your parents with so many people.
Peter & Donna Scalaro
May 14, 2008
To The Coutu Family,
We are saddened by the loss of your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort knowing that your parents are watching over you from Heaven.
Stacey Katz
May 14, 2008
Roger and Mary,
My heart goes out to you during this incredibly difficult and sad time. I am so sorry. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Stacey and David
The Bird Family - David, Linda, Olivia & Anabella
May 14, 2008
The Coutu & LeConte Family - We are so sad for your loss. They have left such an impression on peoples lives that they will never be forgotten. May memories of them give you strength to endure this tragic loss. Our most sincere condolences to you.
Joanne Santiago
May 14, 2008
Both of your parents are very special people in many people's hearts. With heartfelt sympathy,
Katherine Noel
May 14, 2008
The 60th reunion of Nashua High School class of 1948 this Friday, May 16th, will not be the same without Gerry & Jennine. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Nancy Wade
May 14, 2008
So very sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful person.
Ronny Kaye
May 14, 2008
To all the Coutus: Please accept my profoundest sympathies on your loss. I remember your father as a perfect gentleman and always had a high degree of respect for your family. I wish you the best in moving forward, as difficult as that might seem just now.
Jennifer Felix-Morse
May 14, 2008
I am grateful I got a chance to see them last week at the restaurant and see how much they still love each other deeply. Their love is forever and they are forever together. Gerry and Jeannine played a pivotal role in my life many years ago when I needed guidance. They encouraged and pushed me to be a better person, for that I am forever grateful. My deepest heartfelt sympathy's to your family at this time.
Elaine and Bruno Santoro
May 14, 2008
Dear Coutu family:
So stunned to hear of the passing or your mom and dad/grandparents. They were both very loving and friendly people. I particularly enjoyed speaking in French with both of them; something that I can do with very few people. What they accomplished with that old Amseco factory building truely serves as a good examply to all of us in the local Business Council.
I will miss both of them, but find it poignant and fitting that they left us together with such an accident.
Dave Olson
May 14, 2008
The Coutu family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time... your finest and fondest memories of your parents will live forever!
Sincerely,
Dave Olson and family
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