Robert L. Coutu
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Robert L. Coutu, 87, died peacefully on December 4th. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen (Marquis) Coutu who predeceased him in 2016.
Robert was born in Manchester, NH on November 25, 1933 and was the son of the late Albert and Irene (Auclair) Coutu.
Robert returned home from his Army deployment in Germany during the Korean war to enter a career in delivery and sales. For many years, he was employed at HP Hood and then Bouyea Fassets Bakery until his retirement.
In his free time, he enjoyed trips to the beach and the White Mountains as well as sports including playing golf. He was an avid baseball and football fan. Robert also loved to play cribbage. Above all, his most cherished time was spent with his family at their many family gatherings. He truly enjoyed spending time being a Pepere.
Robert is survived by his three daughters, Diane Bechard and her husband Maurice of Nashua, Carolyn Dailey and her husband Michael of Merrimack, Julie Giambartolomei and her husband Vincent of Merrimack; his son Michael Coutu and his wife Karen of Brookline. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Matthew Giambartolomei, Ryan Coutu and Natalie Coutu; his brothers Normand Coutu and his wife Helen of Manchester and Rev. Lucien Coutu of Montreal, Canada; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Robert was predeceased by his brother Gerald Coutu and his sister-in-law, Jeannine Coutu.
Relatives and friends are invited to Robert's FUNERAL MASS on SATURDAY, December 12th at 10 AM in Immaculate Conception Church, 216 E Dunstable Road, Nashua. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua. Arrangements entrusted to the care of ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org/manh) or 166 South River Road #210, Bedford, NH 03110To leave an online condolence, story, or message please visit www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com