COUTURE, Jean Paul JP Couture

He passed peacefully at home on August 13, 2025 leaving behind his common-law wife, Vera Louagie – who lovingly cared for him the last years of his life while he battled ALS.

Beloved father of Jacqueline (Phillip) and Jeffrey (Jennifer) from his marriage to Janie Couture.  Loving grandfather (Pepe) to grandchildren Jeremy (Candace), Jordan (Alexandria), Erinn, Brock (Katie), Emily and Abigail, and proud great grandfather to Cameron. Dear brother of Madeleine Boilard (Normand, 2024), Marie Chauvin (Marc, 2004) and Orville Couture (Dora).  He will sadly be missed by many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by Vera’s family, especially her sons Wayne and Chris, grandchildren, and great grandchildren,

He has joined his parents – Ovila Couture (2007), Bertha Couture (nee Caron, 2008).

He was employed at the British Leaf Factory for ten years, where he became a Maintenance Millwright. But farming was a passion, starting at an early age on the family farm, growing his own successful farming business until he was diagnosed with ALS.

Special Thank You to Dr. C Shoesmith, her staff at London Health Science Centre, Father Tery and Kim Cooper for spiritual support, and especially, his family Doctor – Jason Denys – for his many years of compassionate care.

As per J.P.’s wishes, cremation has taken place with no visitation or funeral.

Donations would be greatly appreciated to A.L.S. – Windsor Essex County.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.

McKinlay Funeral Home
459 St. Clair Street, Chatham
519 351 2040