Couture, Andre "Andy" Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the age of 79. Beloved husband and best friend for more than 54 years to Margaret (nee Artelle). Loving and devoted father of Jo-Anne (Ben) Bisson, Andy Couture ( Nicole Bisson), John (Krista) Couture and Denis (Susan) Couture. Cherished grandfather of Michelle (Justin), Marc, Shanel (Kyle), Dominik, Chelsea (Brock), Amanda (Dan), Katie (Kyle), Kory, Jessica, Alex and Sarah. Andy was also a proud great-grandfather to his 8 great-grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Sister Laurence Anne Marie Couture, Berthe (Ronald) St. Pierre and Roger (Catherine) Couture. He was predeceased by his parents Viateur and Simone Couture (nee Fortier). He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, his extended family and friends in Ottawa, Smiths Falls the surrounding communities and his E.G. family in Ellenton, Florida. Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Andy's life with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. A private interment will take place at St. Francis de Sales Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.