Gerald P. Coulter Sr.

Gerald P. Coulter Sr. obituary, Manchester, NH

Gerald P. Coulter Sr.

Gerald Coulter Sr. Obituary

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Gerald P. Coulter, 84, of Manchester, NH, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on May 16, 2025. Born in Peterborough on July 12, 1940, he was a son of the late Gerald F. Coulter and Alberta (Dufraine) Coulter. He shared nearly 67 years of marriage with his wife, Margaret (Hannemann) Coulter.

Gerald was raised in Hancock, NH. After he and Margaret were married, they settled in Manchester, where they raised their family and made many cherished memories. He had a long career of over 40 years at Pine Grove Cemetery, starting as a young man and eventually retiring as the cemetery supervisor. In his younger years, he enjoyed snowmobiling, hunting, and anything mechanical. The beloved patriarch of his family, Gerald cherished time spent with his loved ones above all else.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Margaret Coulter of Manchester; his children, Lawrence Coulter and his significant other Ginette Carpentino of Manchester, Gerald Coulter Jr. and his wife Linda of Auburn, Marlene Mcneil and her husband Dale of Canada, and Keith Coulter and his wife Billie Joe of Newport; his grandchildren, Trista, Jason and Nicole; 6 great-grandchildren; several siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Services will be private.

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Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Hanover Street

243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH 03104

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