OBITUARIES

Barbara F. Couture, 76

10/28/2022

ADAMS, Mass. —

Barbara Frances Couture, 76, of Adams, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, at her home.

She was born in Adams on March 23, 1946, a daughter of the late Francis and Ann (Chwalek) Couture. She attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former St. Joseph’s High School in North Adams with the class of 1964. She then went on to earn her Bachelor’s in Mathematics and Master of Education from the former North Adams State College.

Barbara taught middle school mathematics for 35 years in the Adams Cheshire Regional School District until her retirement.

She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II, Adams.

She is survived by her sister, Regina Hill and her husband Richard of Adams; her sister-in-law, Joan Couture of Adams; seven nieces and nephews, including, Heather Couture-Cantine, Jay and Erin Couture, Kristen Lucas, Jarrid Couture, Alexandra Hill-Paduano and Ian Hill; 4 great nieces, 1 great nephew, and her longtime friend Joseph Lentine of Adams.

She was predeceased by her two brothers, John “Jack” Couture and F. Anthony “Tony” Couture.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 4th at 11:00 A.M. in Notre Dame des Sept Douleurs Church, Adams.

Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Couture Memorial Scholarship Fund and mailed to the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, who is overseeing the arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

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Regina and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
from: Susan Knapp	on: 11-13-2022

So sorry to hear of the passing of Barbara. Everyone that knew her will remember her as a true friend with a willingness to help those in need. We were fortunate to work with her as a teacher with a passion for education and a compassion for every student taught. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
from: Al & Mary Skrocki	on: 11-05-2022

Regina so sorry to hear of your loss! It was a pleasure teaching with her. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers for you and your family. ?
from: Terry Vivori	on: 11-03-2022

To all her wonderful family, our hearts go out to you...Ms. Couture was one of the kindest souls despite her no- nonsense demeanor...she helped mentor a fledgling teacher who held her in the highest regard, and for that I will be ever grateful...she was one of the finest and we are so fortunate to have known her. May she and each of you have peace in this challenging time. ?
from: The Ziajas	on: 11-03-2022

Regina I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister and will be praying for you to have comfort and good memories of her.
from: Irene Singer Morrison	on: 11-02-2022

May we extend our condolences to the entire family. She was a great teacher and a great lady
from: Wendy and Joe Robert	on: 11-02-2022

Barb was such a treasure! She was so giving & caring! No matter where we saw her(school,lakeview orchards,the charity center, Dr. Kleedermans,or the flower Gallery , she always was so pleasant! I'm sure she has a place in heaven. Our sympathy & prayers go out to all of you.
from: dave&diane krzeminski & family	on: 11-02-2022

So sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
from: Pam (Luczynski) Wells	on: 11-01-2022

I was blessed to have had Barb for a math teacher. She made learning fun. Years down the road we would chat when we ran into each other. She was a sweet soul and will be missed by many.
from: Dot Wandrei	on: 11-01-2022


from: Dot Wandrei	on: 11-01-2022

I just adored Ms. Couture! I’m so very sorry for your loss. She is part of the reason I became a teacher! Her patience with my struggles, her willingness to help after hours, and her kindness were a beacon. I hope to leave my students with the very same emotions I feel when I think of her. She was a lovely person and gave so much. Rest In Peace ? Deb Mahar
from: Debra Aulisio Mahar	on: 11-01-2022

Regina, Joan, Ian, & family, So sorry to hear of Barb’s passing. Besides working in the school district with her, I worked at the SJP Charity Center with her for 10 years. They don’t make them like Barb anymore. She always made the best cookies for us. All of us would race to the kitchen to get one (or 2) before they were gone. She always went home with an empty plate. If you grew up going through the Adams school system, you can probably thank Barb for any math you learned.
from: Karen Koehler	on: 11-01-2022

So sorry to hear of your loss.. Barb will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Mark and Cindy Vadnais
from:	on: 11-01-2022

Barb was one of my favorite teachers in middle school. She always had a smile on her face. Even years after I graduated I would see her out and about with the same smile on her face. She certainly had a passion for teaching and loved her students. She was loved back just as much! My condolences to her family. She will be dearly missed.
from: Amber Chalmers	on: 11-01-2022

Regina, Joan and family, Barbara’s unexpected passing is a terrible loss. Her former students love for her is a testament to her dedication to teaching. She will be missed by many.
from: Barbara Lagowski	on: 11-01-2022

Regina, Richard, Alex & Ian, I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts. I'm hopeful that you find peace and comfort in your memories and each other.
from: Jen Civello	on: 11-01-2022

To my Birthday Twin! Your passion with teaching and compassion outside the classroom will never be forgotten! You will be missed! Tom Fassell
from: Tom Fassell	on: 10-31-2022

Barb was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She will be greatly missed here on earth but God above will have inherited another angel.
from: judith clarno	on: 10-31-2022

So very sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful lady.
from: Mary and Bryan Tanner	on: 10-31-2022

One of a kind We are so fortunate to have known her and worked with her. Barb. was the best and will be missed. Barb made the best cookies too.
from: Ann/Joe Doyle	on: 10-31-2022

Dear Gina, Joan, and family, We were sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. Sending our deepest condolences. Rita Chwalek Ralph Riel Theresa (Chwalek) Dudziak Connie (Chwalek) Kuramoto
from: Connie Kuramoto	on: 10-31-2022

A sad loss to all who knew and loved her. Many family memories of this good lady. He family and friend were everything to Barbara. Love The Czaja Family
from: Lucy Czaja	on: 10-31-2022

Dear Joan, Regina, and family, So sorry to read the passing of Barb.. She was a special person, and our family was a blessed to call her our friend. Please know we are thinking of all of you at this very sad time. Bill & Mary
from: Bill & Mary Whitman	on: 10-31-2022

Gina, Joan and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Barbara was a great friend of our family. Love, Linda
from: Linda Anthony McDonald	on: 10-31-2022

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