Albert J. Couture, 75, of Enfield, beloved husband of 28 years to Theodora (Dunn) Couture peacefully passed away on Monday September 2, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Joseph and Marie (Campbell) Couture, he was born in Hartford on December 8, 1943 and graduated Weaver High School in 1962. He soon enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country until 1965. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he enjoyed a long career as a letter carrier for the Hartford Post Office for 34 years. During that time he moved to Enfield where he was involved in the Enfield Baseball Association where he served as coach, manager and senior league director. He was a life member of the Marine Corps League, serving as commandant from 1987 to 2007 at the F.J. Mansfield Det in Manchester, Marine Corps Assn, VVA Chap. 120, DAV Chap. 52 and Amvets Post 18. He was also a member of the Military Order of the Devil Dogs Pound 131, American Legion Post 80, 40 & 8 Voiture 370, K of C Council 50 (4th degree), NALC Branch 86, AARP Chap 3062 and NARFE Chap 2062.
In addition to his loving wife, Theodora, Albert is survived by his son; A. Joseph Jr and his wife Kathy of Ashby, MA; his stepdaughter, Sharon Smith; two stepsons, Arthur Ouimet of Enfield, and Francis Ouimet and his wife Tonya of Ludlow, MA, ten grandchildren, and one great grandson.
A memorial mass for Albert will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 18, at 10 am at Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Rd., Enfield. Burial will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com.