Dec. 2, 1924- Sept. 2, 2025
Suddenly at Sarnia Hospital on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 in his 101st year. Son of the late Flore and Hector Coutu. Predeceased by his loving wife Dolly. Survived by the 3 women he so lovingly called “Daughter” Joy Klodt (Bob), Pennie Vibert (Art) and Carol Primeau. Beloved Papa of Angel, Christopher (Deena), Robbie, Brady Vibert (Kelvin), Francine (Danieli) and Liane (Jean). Great Papa of Kaden (Partner in Crime), Jonathan, Taylor, Cameron, Violet, Emma, Sophie, Xavier, Lida, Sara, and predeceased by Kinley. Predeceased by siblings Flore, Clothide, Amié, Georges, Cecile, Lucien, Rita, Therese and Guy.
He always said there is nothing that he hasn’t done in this life. Farming, soldier, mining, taxi driver, roofer. His many “Apprentices” carry memories of Papa Smurf and his coffee on many roofs.
His motto in life was “live and HELP live”, which he did all of his life.
Visitation will take place at Turner Family Funeral Home, 53 Main Street, Dundas, on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A funeral mass will take place at St. Augustine’s Church, 58 Sydenham Street, at 1:00 p.m., with an interment to follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Our condolences to all the families and friends. A life that has touched others goes on forever. WIth heartfelt Sympathy, Madeleine & Richard Martin.
He’ll be missed. He was a great guy and kind soul
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the whole family.Roger had a good long life a father,papa great papa and great,great papa.What a legacy.Christopher and Robbie followed him into serving our country.He will be missed by all.
Just picture him together with Dolly a place he has been patiently waiting for.
God bless
A Farewell to Uncle Roger — and a Tribute to a Generation
It’s hard to put into words what it feels like — losing the last of our little orphans. Uncle Roger’s passing marks the end of a truly remarkable generation.
There’s deep sorrow, but also so much pride and gratitude. Uncle Roger lived a full and honest life. There was little he didn’t do, but he’ll always be remembered as the very best roofer anyone ever knew. He was a lifelong reader, a talented artist, and a man of quiet strength.
Like each of his brothers and sisters, he took the few gifts life gave him early on and developed them to their fullest. They were placed in an orphanage as young children — my mother was only two years old — and yet, through all the hardship, they held on to each other.
Even as life pulled them in different directions — including serving in the war — they found their way back to one another. That bond between them was strong, and it carried through the years. We feel it even now in the closeness we share as a family, despite the distance between us.
They are all deeply missed. But I like to think they are finally together again — reunited with their mom and dad. What a beautiful reunion that must be. ❤️🩷🥰
Dear Joy and family,
Our sincere condolences.
It was a pleasure meeting your Dad.
Thank you for sharing him with us,
Thomas and Anne Wilson
Sault Ster. Marie
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Our warmest thoughts and deepest condolences to Joy, Bob and your entire family. We’ll always remember seeing Roger reading diligently every day in your front window, even at age 100. Roger will be missed!