Leo H. Coutermarsh (90) of Nashua and more recently Milford, NH passed away peacefully as a result of COVID 19 with the compassionate nurses of St. Joseph Hospital at his side.
Born in Lebanon, N. H., Leo was the son of Lester Coutermarsh of Merrimack, N.H. and Julia (Huard) Ainsworth of Nashua. Leo was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Theresa (Coulombe) Coutermarsh.
Educated in Lebanon schools and a Navy Reserve veteran, Leo worked as manager of Nashua Wood Products in Merrimack for 45 years. Leo proudly served as Alderman and Alderman At-Large in Nashua for 5 years and was a longtime member of the Nashua Elks (named Man of the Year in 1993). Leo formerly served as an Association President (Sun-N-Shade Campground) in Punta Gorda, Fla. and was a very active, performing member of the Nashua Senior Center Harmonica Saints.
Leo is survived by his brother, Lucien Boucher and wife Nancy of Davenport Florida, sister Irene Justason and her dear companion Gerry Funnell of Punta Gorda, Florida, Cecile Libbey and husband Dan of North Ft. Meyers, Florida, brother in law Ronald Coulombe and his wife Liz of Nashua, NH, and sister in law Sherry Boucher of Coronado, CA, sons Richard Coutermarsh and wife Karen of Brookline, NH, Randall Coutermarsh and wife Renee of Buford, GA, Lawrence Coutermarsh & wife Reba of North Pole, Alaska, daughters Sandra Schnell and husband Alan of Gadsden, Alabama, Cathy Fortin and husband Brian of Hudson, MA, Karen Fahel and husband Leigh of Manchester, NH. 14 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, godchildren, many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Leo was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife, Theresa, brothers Maurice Coutermarsh of Punta Gorda, Fla., Joseph Boucher of Coronado Calif, Richard Coutermarsh of Nashua and a son, Peter Coutermarsh of Nashua.
Leo will be lovingly remembered as a man dedicated to family, friends and community; a loyal “big brother” and an awesome dad and “Grandpa/Pepere”. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nashua Senior Activity Center 70 Temple St. Nashua, NH 03060 or to the Plus Company of Nashua 19 Chestnut St. Nashua, NH 03060
Due to the current health crisis, all services will be held privately. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
