Thomas D. Coutts, Jr.

PITTSBURG, NH-- Mr. Thomas D. Coutts, Jr. 81, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away at his home early on Saturday, July 21, 2012, with his wife by his side, and after a long period of failing health. He was born in Somerville, Mass., on February 14, 1931, to the late Thomas D. and Dorothea (Thumith) Coutts. Tom spent his youth and was educated in the Boston area, and later served his country with honor in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He and his wife, Lois, met in Dorchester, Mass., and there began to raise their family. Tom moved his young family to the north country of NH in 1967, and he began to work as a self-employed carpenter. He later worked for the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen for 23 years as a planer operator. After retiring, Tom put his energy into the American Legion, Post 47, in Canaan, Vt., where he was one of the founding members, a 43-yr. member and finance officer for 30 of those years, and the State Commander for Vermont in 1984-85. He was known to be at the Legion hall seven days a week working on one thing or another. He was well known for his sense of humor, and his passion for music. Tom was also an avid Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, and he followed all the Boston sports teams with enthusiasm. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 61 years, Lois (Wilson) Coutts of Pittsburg; his four children, James A. Coutts and wife Lilo of Germany, Scott Coutts of Alabama, Ida Boudle and husband, Dennis, of Colebrook, and Judith Grover of New York; two brothers, Alexander Coutts and wife Carol of Quincy, Mass., and Frederick Coutts and wife Carolyn of Virginia; his nine grandchildren, Thomas, Scott and James Coutts, all of Germany; Corey Boudle of Colebrook, Christina Hebert and husband Chris of Columbia, Aneka and Brittany Grover of New York, Brendan Grover currently serving in the military in Afghanistan, and his wife Amber, and Andrew Coutts of Ala.; four great-grandchildren, Chantal and Johnny Coutts, Chase Thomas Hebert, and Sawyer Boudle; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a young son, Thomas Coutts in 1963; and a sister, Dorothea Willock. There are no public calling hours. A funeral service will be held at the Monadnock Congregational Church in Colebrook on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at 11 a.m., with The Rev. Rebecca Larson officiating. Interment will immediately follow with military honors at the Pittsburg Hollow Cemetery in Pittsburg, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Coutts may be made to the 45th Parallel EMS, 46 Ramsey Road, Colebrook, NH 03576; or to the American Legion, Post 47, P.O. Box 357, Canaan, VT 05903. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Thomas D. Coutts, Jr.

February 14, 1931 - July 21, 2012