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Elton R Couture Obituary

MOOSUP - Elton "Mickey" Couture, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at the Plainfield Emergency Department of Backus Hospital.

 

Mickey was born on July 31, 1940 in Moosup, CT to the late Augustus and Rose (Wakely) Couture. After completing school, he entered the United States Marine Corp where he served from 1960 to 1966. On October 1, 1966 he married his beloved wife Lucille (Tetreault) who survives him.

 

While Mickey may have been most known in the area for his skills at brick laying, he was a man of many interests. He enjoyed snow shoeing with his wife in New Hampshire, hiking, doing word puzzles and reading. He liked his pool time especially with family.

 

Besides his wife Lucille, Mickey is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Griffin (Wayne), grandchildren; Benjamin Henault (Erica Taylor-fiance) and Savannah Henault (Jacob Morey - fiance) and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son Peter Couture.

 

A special thank you from the family to Joe Tetreault and Kevin Henault.

 

Family and friends are invited to attend a Graveside Service on Friday, January 9th, 2025 at 11am at All Hallows Cemetery in Moosup, CT. He will be buried with military honors.

 

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital by visiting www.stjude.org/donate