Joseph W. Cournoyer
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Joseph W. Cournoyer, 76, of Temple, NH died Saturday, February 13, 2021.
'Joe' was born in Janesville, WI on June 18, 1944, son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Ryan) Cournoyer. He was a 1962 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey and earned his Bachelor's in education from Keene State College in 1966. Soon after, he married Margaret 'Peggy' Willard in Temple, on June 12, 1966, and they enjoyed almost 55 years of marriage.
Joe went on to serve his country in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 and was stationed in Germany, then continued his education, earning his Master's in 1974. He and his family had moved to North Woodstock, NH where Joe taught and coached in the Lin-Wood School District.
In 1973 Joe and his family moved back to the town of Temple, where he settled and took over operation of Willard's Store.
Joe is survived by his wife, Peggy, 3 sons, Scott, Jeffrey, and Daniel; grandson Kevin, (wife Heather); 3 great grandchildren, Wyatt, Lilly and Lylia of Knightstown, IN; granddaughter Ashleigh of Swanzey, NH. He also leaves behind his sister, Marie E. Vonk of Tempe, AZ; his brother Philip J. Cournoyer and his wife Pat of Jaffrey; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Joe's life is planned to take place in Temple, NH on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Contributions may be made in Joe's name to Kitty Rescue and Adoption, PO Box 468, Jaffrey, NH 03452; or to the Temple Bicentennial Scholarship Fund, PO Box 191, Temple, NH 03084.
To share memories, photographs, and condolences with Joe's family, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com