COUTTS, Glen
1924 - 2023
Glen Perry Coutts (Bert) of Teck Pioneer Residence in Kirkland Lake passed away December 10,2023 with Linda Marlene and Derrick by his side.
Glen was born October 14, 1924, to parents George and Maude Coutts in Brethour Township.
As a very young man Glen left home to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2. He spent most of his time in Newfoundland/Labrador and the Queen Charlotte Islands in BC. Glen was preparing to leave for Europe when the war ended. After being discharged he moved to Streetsville where he worked as a mason. Glen returned to Englehart in the 60s and worked various jobs with the MNR and Canadian International Paper. When construction started on the new Englehart and District Hospital he started working there and stayed till he retired as Storekeeper in 1989.
In retirement Glen continued to explore the many back roads looking for animal tracks and bird watching. He had a passion for hunting and shared stories of his many conquests.
Glen was predeceased by his wife Myrtle in 2009. He is predeceased by his parents and siblings Grace (Jack) Haulgrave, Cecil (Marian), Jim, Gertrude Thib (George), Elga Cole (Gordon), Bernice (Bun) Sabourin (Aurel), Rita Coutts (Art), Jack (Daisy, living in the Northview Nursing Home), Hank (Helen), Beaula Suppa (Alex).
He is survived by daughters Linda (Allen) and Marlene (Ric predeceased). Grandchildren and Great grandchildren Derrick (Lauri-Ann), Michael, Gianna, Sophia, Julia, Logan, Louis, Vincent, (Sam), Emmerson, Addison Chevy and Mickey Rooney (Grand dogs). Glen is survived by his sister Beryl Vickery (Lawrence predeceased). He is survived by many nieces and nephews.
At Glen's request there will be no service. He has been cremated and will be interred in the spring after he takes a final drive down his many back roads.
Glen's family is extremely thankful for the loving care he received while a resident at the TPR.
If desired, donations in Glen's memory may be made to Legion (Englehart Branch) or the Teck Pioneer Residence.