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Catherine Biven Obituary
Passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 80.
Predeceased by her parents George and Alpha Couture; & brother Charles Couture.
She is survived by her daughter, Tina Burns; son, Jeffery Burns; grandchildren, Dylan(Kaylynn), Gianna, Anna, Joelina, Dominic, Cody, Tyler, Emma, & Morgan; great-grandchild, Gabriella; honorary granddaughter, Audriana Wilson; siblings, Carolyn Farrell & James (Ann) Couture; sister-in-law, Phyllis Couture; numerous special friends including Joanne Burns and Tammy Sage; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 14th from 3-6pm, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Avenue.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses & doctors on the palliative care team at Highland Hospital for the outstanding care they provided to Catherine throughout the past month. They also would like to show appreciation to Aurora House for all that they did.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Aurora House Comfort Care Home, 2495 S Union St. Spencerport, NY 14559
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