WEBSTER – Ovide A. “Kookie” Cournoyer, 71, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, with his family at his side.
He leaves his wife of 48 years, Linda C. (Valentinetti) Cournoyer; a son, Daniel R. Cournoyer, Sr. and his wife Ranee Cournoyer; a daughter, Denise L. Cournoyer, all of Webster; 3 grandchildren, Ashley, Daniel Jr. and August Cournoyer; a brother, Richard Cournoyer of Wethersfield, CT; 4 sisters, Annette Hamilton of Woodstock, CT, Yvette Alexander of North Grosvenordale, CT, Virginia Gatzke of Webster and Julieanna Stachelek of Dudley; nephews and nieces.
He was born in Webster, a son of Ovide E. and Annabelle (Robbins) Cournoyer and was a lifelong resident. He served in the Army National Guard for 11 years.
Mr. Cournoyer was an auto body technician at local repair shops for many years. He then worked as a prep chef at the Colonial Restaurant for 15 years, retiring in 1998.
He planted and harvested an annual vegetable garden. He was an ardent fan of the New England Patriots. He and his family took many trips and especially enjoyed going to Disney World.
The funeral will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 4, in St. Joseph Church, 10 H. Putnam Road, Charlton (please meet at the church). Burial will be held privately. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, May 3, in Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street, Webster. Donations may be made to the Center of Hope “All Aboard the Arc” Denise Cournoyer Team, PO Box 66, Southbridge, MA 01550-0066.