1921 – 2015
BRUNSWICK — George F. Couture, 93, of Bowdoin, passed away peacefully at Mid Coast Hospital on Friday, Feb. 20, following a short illness.
He was born in Bowdoin on Oct. 21, 1921, a son of the late Alcide and Caroline (Pinard) Couture. He grew up in the Bowdoin area and attended local schools.
At a young age, George started to work on the family farm. He eventually went on to work for Pejepscot Paper as a core cutter for over 40 years, until he retired. Even in retirement, he worked many hours on the family farm.
He will always be remembered for his love of gardening, hunting — especially rabbit and deer, cutting firewood and avidly watching the Red Sox and boxing.
He is survived by his children, George “Mauri” Couture and his wife, Linda, of Bowdoin, Diane Pulk and her husband, Gene, of Topsham, Greg Couture and his wife, Candy, of Bowdoin, Mark Couture and his wife, Lisa, of Bowdoin and Glen Couture and his wife, Nicole, of Bowdoin. He also leaves behind 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Joanne, in 2012; a daughter, Carolyn; three brothers, Dominique, Roland and Maurice; a sister, Adrinne; and a granddaughter, Denise.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosmanfuneralhome.com.
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