Edward Ed Arthur Couture

1934 ∼ 2012

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Edward "Ed" Arthur Couture, 77, of Orange passed away at his home September 17, 2012.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012 at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange with Pastor Gary P. Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 5-8pm Thursday at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

Mr. Couture was born October 17, 1934 in Manchester, NH to Arthur Rock and Bernice Cushion Couture. He served and retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service. After retirement, he became a locksmith and he later owned and operated Ed's Locksmith for 25 years.

Mr. Couture was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife, Velma Waldrep Couture of Orange; daughters, Beverly Couture of Houston, Dr. Susan Couture of Galveston and Wanda Mock and husband, Tim of Beaumont and son, Steven Couture of Orange. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren; sisters, Irene Sullivan, Claire Puglisa both of New Hampshire, and DeAnna Sweet of Georgia and brother, Alden Couture of New Hampshire.

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Anonymous September 25, 2012

Praying for you and the family while remembering the Great Times we shared Growing up. Love you Aunt Dee. Give my Love to Beverly, Susan, Wanda and Steve.. Richie and Family.##imported-begin##Charles R Austin Jr.##imported-end##

Anonymous September 22, 2012

I would like so much to be there but by health prevents me at this time. My sympathy goes out to you, Dee, and the family. My love to you, and everyone in the family. Love, Irene##imported-begin##Irene Sullivan##imported-end##

Anonymous September 21, 2012

So sorry for you loss. Sorry I won't be able to attend funeral. my sympathy for you and your family.##imported-begin##barbara winfree##imported-end##

Anonymous September 20, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of our uncle Eddie. Prayers for strength,peace and comfort go out to all the family. May you feel Gods' love surround you in the difficult days ahead. We love you all very much.##imported-begin##Barbara & James Miles##imported-end##

Anonymous September 20, 2012

It is with Heartfelt Sympathy and Prayers for all the Family that, we send assurance that the Lord will comfort you and give you strength to get through this difficult time. I will dearly miss my Brother's phone calls and old memories. I would love to hea##imported-begin##Deanna Sweet##imported-end##

Anonymous September 20, 2012

It was heart-breaking news to hear of the loss of Uncle Eddie. I know it has been several years since we all were together, however, my love & respect for him, Aunt Dee, Beverly, Susan, Wanda, & Steven has & always will be so very dear to me! I pray for##imported-begin##Eraitt Austin##imported-end##

Anonymous September 19, 2012

Velma, Steve,Beverly,Susan, and Wanda-- We are so sorry for your loss. We are heartbroken. You all are in every prayer. Ed, We love you and are going to miss you. I will always remember your quiet, calm, kind ways. You were always handsome and well ##imported-begin##Daina Verrettbdaina##imported-end##

Anonymous September 19, 2012

Velma---I met you at Thrift & Gift while quilting. I am so sorry for your loss.##imported-begin##Lorene Camp##imported-end##