George J. Couillard

George J. Couillard, 78, of Templeton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

Born in Gardner on April 10, 1947, George was the son of the late Roger P. and Norma R. (Fucile) Couillard. He was a proud graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, with the Class of 1965. Later in life, George was employed by Mount Wachusett Community College, where he worked as an HVAC technician.

A proud veteran, George honorably served his country in the United States Army, from 1966 until 1969, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campagin Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, and Overseas Service Medal.

George was a devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Church in Templeton and a member of the VFW Post 373 in Baldwinville. He proudly served as a volunteer firefighter with the Templeton Fire Department for 47 years and was an active participant in town affairs. George dedicated much of his time to several committees, including the Historical Committee and the Conservation Committee. He also served as a constable for more than ten years and was well known for his involvement in helping with senior elections throughout the community. Known by his children as "a jack of all trades," George enjoyed working on his tractors, attending car shows, visiting flea markets, and spending time with his firearms. He had a great love for animals-especially cats-and was often described as a bit of a "Doctor Dolittle." Above all, George treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. Family was the heart of his life, and he will be remembered for his devotion, his kindness, and his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

George is survived by a son, Roger Couillard of East Templeton; four daughters, Sherri Landry and her husband Scott of Royalston, Donna Martin and her husband Steven of East Templeton, Robin Frank and her husband Steven of Nevada, and stepdaughter, Kena Richardson'Wright, of Athol; twenty grandchildren, Roger and Troy Couillard, Brandon and Josh Suhoski, Noah Couillard, Gabrielle Boudreau and her husband Nathan, Emma Landry, Sierra, Danielle, and Sabrina Martin, Mckenzie Henthorne and husband Dustin, Andrew, and Tyler Blaesi, Mason Coggins, Steven Frank, Monica Theriault and her husband Phillip, Alisha Wood and her husband Alex, Chelsea, Kelsey, Brandon, and Bradly Margeson; a sister, Nancy Henshaw and her husband Kirke, of Chesterfield; He is also survived by several great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as his beloved cat and faithful companion, Buddy, whom he adored.

Besides his parents, George was predeceased in life by his wife, Barbara Ruth (Ferron) Couillard; a stepdaughter, Trena Margeson; and a sister, Gladys I. Salame.

Calling Hours will be held Monday, November 3, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA.

Funeral Services to be held Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery, Patriots Road, Templeton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in George Couillard's memory to the Templeton Firefighters Association, PO Box 64, Baldwinville, MA 01436