Obituary of Harvey Couture

Couture, Harvey

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an exceptional father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Harvey Couture, on August 6, 2020 at the age of 95. 

Born in Grande Pointe, Ontario, son of the late Joseph & Natalie Couture. He is reunited with the love of his life, Dora (October 14, 2012) having celebrated 66 years of marriage and having worked on the farm, side by side with her for many years. 

Loving father of Joanne & Paul Cadotte of Lakeshore, Angela & Joel Shepherd of Grande Pointe and Diana & Ron Sterling of Pain Court. 

Forever missed by his grandchildren, Chantal Paquette (Patrick), David Cadotte (Anna), Kevin Pawlak (Brie), Shawn Pawlak (Heidi), Daniel Sterling & Christopher Sterling. 

Great-grandfather of Justin, Nicolas & Natalie Paquette, Oliver, Amelia & Isabel Cadotte, and Tyler Pawlak. 

Survived by his sister, Cecile Campeau (Arthur) and brother to the late sisters, Lorette Demers (Raymond) and Jeannette Trahan (Orville Cartier, Syl Trahan) and to the late Charles Couture. 

Brother-in-law to Rita Couture.

Survived by Dora's sisters, Dorothy Sauve (Rene) and Loretta Damphousse (the late Eddie). 

Predeceased by Dora's siblings, Adelard Couture (Aldea), Herman Couture (Madeleine), Arsene Couture (Reta), Ernest Couture (Elmire), Florence Ouellette (Hector), Gerard Couture (Godelieve) and Annette Howe (Don).

Harvey was a parishioner of the Parish Community of Immaculée Conception and St. Philippe's Catholic Church. He was President of the Grande Pointe Senior Card club for many years and loved to play Euchre and Pepper. Harvey farmed his entire life in Dover. He had a great talent for woodworking and furniture making and was especially happy when creating beautiful pieces for his family. He will be sadly missed, but his legacy will live on in our hearts forever. 

A Private Family Service and Family Burial has taken place. A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. 

Thanks to the staff at Park Street Place Residence, the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Bayshore (LHIN), Dr. Verburg and staff, as well as McKinlay Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be left for the family and donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society through the Funeral Home website (www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com).

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street
Chatham
519 351 2040