Paul E. COUTURE
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Paul E. COUTURE

  • December 26, 1962 - January 24, 2012
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“My deepest sympathies to Paul's family. So very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Paul and was a friend. He really had a such a...Read More » ”
1 of 34 | Posted by: Randy Fralick - Coppell, TX

“Paulette, I worked with Chooch for many years at MBP. He was a wonderful friend and co-worker. I will remember him for his laughter, smile and...Read More » ”
2 of 34 | Posted by: Patricia Roberts - Sun City West, AZ

“To all the Couture family - Polly, Lindsey,Sharon and Linda, We were so saddened to learn of Paul´s passing. He was such a kind and...Read More » ”
3 of 34 | Posted by: Janet and Frank Mihelich - Lagos

“Sorry for your loss. Paul was one of the most easy going guys during school. My prayers are with Polly and Lyndsy. ”
4 of 34 | Posted by: David Denham - McLOUTH, KS

“Polly, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and yours during this difficult time. ”
5 of 34 | Posted by: Mary Thibodeau - Marquette, MI

“My wife Anna (Johnson), and her sisters, especially Gerrie, remind me what a great and upbeat guy Cooch alwawys was and what a great husband and...Read More » ”
6 of 34 | Posted by: Peter L. Plummer - Lansing, MI

“Dear Polly, So sorry for your loss. Although I never met Paul I felt I knew him thru facebook stories and prayers. My thoughts are with you and you...Read More » ”
7 of 34 | Posted by: Lauri Radtke - Green Bay, WI

“Dear Polly, I just heard about your husband's passing and am so sorry for your loss. Although I didn't know Paul, I know how much you love him. I...Read More » ”
8 of 34 | Posted by: Vicki (Paquette) Tryan Jordens - WI

“Dear Couture Family, My deepest condolences, and I wish you strength at this difficult time. Paul and I grew up together. He was quick with a...Read More » ”
9 of 34 | Posted by: Tony R. Laituri - Ann Arbor, MI

“My heart felt condolences to your family. I will miss the times playing horseshoes at the Roose Family Reuion. Sometimes, God has a greater plan for...Read More » ”
10 of 34 | Posted by: Bill & Karen Hester - Highland, MI

“Sending my sincere condolences to Paul's family and friends. We were classmates long ago, but he is also a friend at heart always. Such a good...Read More » ”
11 of 34 | Posted by: Marlene Mottes (Bahrman) - MI

“Polly, Lindsey, Sharon, Linda, & Family: We are saddened to hear of the loss of Paul. We should all celebrate his short life here on earth, and...Read More » ”
12 of 34 | Posted by: Jon & Tamara Larson - MI

“So sorry to hear of your loss. Although Paul was a couple years older than me he he treated me as a peer at GHS. His genuine kindness will be missed....Read More » ”
13 of 34 | Posted by: Glenn Boogren - San Diego, CA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Polly and Lindsey. Paul will be missed! When we would see him at the volleyball games, he always had a smile. ...Read More » ”
14 of 34 | Posted by: Mark & Judy Storm - Marquette, MI

“Polly and Lindsey, I'm so sorry that Chooch lost his battle with cancer. I met you both through Tina & Donnie. I will always remember his smiling...Read More » ”
15 of 34 | Posted by: Cheryl Dix - Negaunee, MI

“Despite I haven't seen Paul in years he would enter my head and I would think I was lucky to have him as a friend. I will light a candle for you...Read More » ”
16 of 34 | Posted by: Kathy Collins - Milwaukee, WI

“Sharon, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy go's out to you and your family. Hugs Pam ”
17 of 34 | Posted by: Pam Keskimaki - Gwinn, MI

“Polly,my Prayers are with you & your family. May God Bless you in this difficult time ”
18 of 34 | Posted by: Mike Blondeau - MI

“Polly, sorry to hear about paul are thought's and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need, Paul was awesome person to work with,...Read More » ”
19 of 34 | Posted by: steve & carol brugman - WI

“Sharon, Linda and family, very sorry to hear of Cooch's passing, what a great guy he was. I am sorry that I won't be able to attend the services on...Read More » ”
20 of 34 | Posted by: Laurie Van Damme - Gwinn, MI

“Polly, So sorry to read about your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless ”
21 of 34 | Posted by: Bill Lempesis - Appleton, WI

“Dear Polly & Lindsey; We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We know Paul will be missed by everyone. He was truly a loving husband, father & a...Read More » ”
22 of 34 | Posted by: The Bejma - Oxford, MI

“Dear Couture Family, My deepest heart felt condolences to you all. I grew up with Paul and i have many memories of him and all our freinds in Gwinn...Read More » ”
23 of 34 | Posted by: James Larson - Chicago, IL

“Dear Polly & Lindsey; We are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know Paul will be missed by everyone. He was truly a loving husband, father & a...Read More » ”
24 of 34 | Posted by: Karen - Flushing, MI

“Skiing and eating venison which Cooch cooked over the open pit at the "back door" on the ski hill. Great memories Cooch. You are so loved. You and...Read More » ”
25 of 34 | Posted by: Benny Mercier - Marquette, MI

“My thoughts and prayers are with you Polly and Lindsey. Paul is done with all the pain and sickness and is now in peace. Paul was one of the nicest...Read More » ”
26 of 34 | Posted by: Jan Oneill - Marquette, MI

“My prayers are with you Polly. I am so sadden to hear about the loss of your husband. He is with God now and at peace. Remember, he will ALWAYS be...Read More » ”
27 of 34 | Posted by: Debbie Zorn - white lake, MI

“Dear Polly and Lindsey, I knew Cooch through Tina. We would bump into him when we were rummaging and we always shared a chukle over something. He...Read More » ”
28 of 34 | Posted by: Tina VandeZande - MI

“Polly and Lindsey, cherish your many memories. Cooch was one in a million.Celebrate his life.HE is whole again and pain free. He will be looking...Read More » ”
29 of 34 | Posted by: Rose Vachon - Gwinn, MI

“I and my husband extend our deepest sympathy to your family. I am sorry I diden't know Paul. I do know sharon and she is a wonderful person. Know...Read More » ”
30 of 34 | Posted by: sharon landry - gwinn, MI

“I am very sorry for your loss. I heard of his passing, while at work today at MBP. It was an honor to know him. I never heard him say a bad word...Read More » ”
31 of 34 | Posted by: Steven C. Sharrett - Skandia, MI

“So sorry to hear about Paul. I got to know Paul in the 1980's and he was a riot. Funny, charming, helpful and kind. Could cheer you up in no time...Read More » ”
32 of 34 | Posted by: Rosa Hoy - Harvey, MI

“My deepest sympathy for members of the family. However, I'm very glad to have had the privilege of being a close friend of Paul. Let's always...Read More » ”
33 of 34 | Posted by: Allen Salo - Presque Isle, ME

“To the family of Paul I would like to extend my prayers for them. During my career Pauls path and mine crossed many times. I read od his passing...Read More » ”
34 of 34 | Posted by: Robert LaForest - Portland, TX


Paul E. "Cooch" Couture died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 49 following a two year struggle with cancer. He died at home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Lake Superior Hospice. Paul was born in Libertyville, Illinois on December 26, 1962 to Paul F. and Sharon (Gauthier) Couture. He graduated from Gwinn High School in 1981, and went on to graduate Suma Cum Laude from Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice and conservation in 1985. Paul also was a graduate of the academy for corrections officers, finishing in the top ten of his class. Paul worked as a corrections officer for the past 22 years at the Marquette Branch Prison. He was recognized with the Department's Medal of Valor in 2007 for his outstanding demonstration of dedication and professionalism. Paul loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He also was one of the Green Bay Packers biggest supporters. Paul was a wonderful husband and father, and his true joy in life was his wife, Polly, and their daughter, Lindsey. He had a smile for everyone he met and was a wonderful friend to everyone who knew him. Paul is survived by his wife, Paulette (Weiland), whom he married on October 24, 1992, and his daughter, Lindsey, the loves of his life. His dog, Maggie, will miss the sub sandwiches they always shared together while hunting. Paul is also survived by his mother, Sharon (Gauthier) Couture of Gwinn; sister, Linda and her children, Jennifer & Zachary Hopper of Marquette; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul F. Couture; grandparents, Ben & Luella Gauthier and Archie & Gladys Couture. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gwinn United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Rev. Leon Jarvis officiating. Interment will be held in Park Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be directed to an educational fund for his daughter, Lindsey, at Marquette First Federal Credit Union. The Canale-Gwinn Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com