Gerald J. "Jerry" Coutu Obituary (1941

Gerald J. Jerry Coutu, 83, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Jane M. (Teague) Coutu with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. He was born in Lowell on January 8, 1941, and was the eldest son of the late Joseph and Madeline (Pozzi) Coutu, who predeceased him. Jerry graduated from Keith Academy, and was an Army reservist for 8 years. He worked as a Quality Engineer for many defense contractors during his career. Jerry met his wife Jane at Scott Jewelers in Lowell. They moved to Chelmsford when their three children were small. Jerry and Jane enjoyed dancing, boating, spending the winters in Florida, gathering with friends, hosting Christmas and cornhole parties, playing Farkle, and, most of all, spending time with their family. Their marriage was filled with joy and fun. Jerry coached Pop Warner football, watched every one of his kids basketball and baseball games, and attended all of his daughters music competitions and performances. He also took special pride in maintaining his lawn, and enjoyed volunteering at the local soup kitchen. He passed his passion and skill for house projects and helping others on to his children. Jerry was a long-time member of the Elks, where he and Jane enjoyed many evenings playing games and socializing with friends. He made friends wherever he went, and loved nothing more than a good laugh and a great time. In addition to his loving wife, Jerry leaves his son Jeff (Darlene) of Chelmsford, and granddaughter Catherine of Medford; his daughter Lisa (Dan Nichol) of Port Ludlow, WA; and his son Brian (Sandelia) of N. Andover, and grandchildren Stella, Robert, and Eva. He is also survived by his brother Donald (Darlene) Coutu of Pepperell, his sister-in-law Sharon (Don) Cyr of Lowell, his aunt Sister Gertrude (SCO) of Lowell, many nieces and nephews, and friends in every place he ever visited. The family thanks the Lahey Clinic, Visiting Angels of Chelmsford, and Care Dimensions Hospice for their care of and compassion for Jerry. Jerry received life enhancing blood transfusions over the last 18 months. In hopes of giving other families quality time with their loved ones, the family requests that you consider donating blood or making a contribution to a blood bank in lieu of flowers. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024, from 3 6 pm at the Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, August 12, AT 10 AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 374 Stevens St., Lowell. KINDLY GATHER AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be held privately. Service Details Visitation When August 11, 2024 3:00pm - 6:00pm Location Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home Address 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Mass of Christian Burial When August 12, 2024 10:00am Location St.Margaret of Scotland Parish Address 374 Stevens St. Lowell, MA 01851