Monica J. Couture Obituary (1963 - 2014)

Smithfield ~ Monica passed away peacefully at CMMC in Lewiston on Friday, August 22, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born February 11, 1963 to Judith and Joseph H. Couture, Jr. of Oakland Maine; she was one of six children. She attended Messalonskee High School. Monica loved working with her hands and was skilled in many areas, she enjoyed working refinishing furniture for several woodworking businesses; Borssen Antiques, Kennebec Mill Works, K & D Display & Design, Fischer Plow, Bridge Construction and acquired her Truck Driving License. She enjoyed the simple things in life; family, friends and her loving companion, her dog Trigger. Her love for her family and her laughter at family gatherings will never be forgotten. She is predeceased by her father, Joseph H. Couture Jr. She is survived by her two daughters, whom she loved deeply, Tanya Trask and Amber White, along with two granddaughters, Marissa Angel-Lynn Withee and Brielle Trask, her sister Mary Vogel and husband James of Belgrade, her brother Joseph Couture III and wife Mary Anne of Sidney, brother, James Couture and wife Erica of Florida, brother, John Couture and wife Kim of Benton and sister Amanda Couture and companion Derrick Turner of Belgrade, Maine, several nieces and nephews and many special friends. The family would like to thank all the staff on the IC Unit at CCMC in Lewiston for all the care, compassion and support they provided to the family, their compassion, kindness and attentiveness to the care of our sister was truly appreciated. A graveside burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade on Saturday, September 6th. Please join us for a Celebration of Monica’s Life at 2:00 p.m., at the North Belgrade Community Center, in Belgrade on Rt. 8. For more details please call 495-2913.