Ruth A. (Smith) Coute

Ruth A. (Smith) Coute, age 84, of Taunton passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on March 17, 2022 at Marian Manor in Taunton, MA.

She was the beloved wife of the late Gilbert F. Coute, Sr. of Taunton.

Ruth was born in Taunton, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alfrenda (DaRosa) Smith.  She is a graduate of Taunton High School, Class of 1956.

Before retiring, Ruth was employed for many years with Whittenton Garment as a Seamstress, and later at Princess House in North Dighton.

Ruth was a devout Catholic, a long time communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes where she was a member of the Legion of Mary, Children of Mercy, and the Catholic Action Club.  After consolidation of Parishes, she became a devoted member of Annunciation of the Lord Church, where among the many Ministries she loved was being a Eucharistic Minister, assisting with the Bible Study Program, and also visiting the sick to pray with them and bring them Eucharist.

Ruth truly enjoyed traveling with her Husband, the love of her life, Gilbert.  They traveled to many parts of the world but were especially fond of their trips to Hawaii and anywhere in Europe where they met some life long friends.

Ruth is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Dupont and her husband Daniel of Taunton, daughter-in-law Pamela J. Coute of Taunton, grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 4, and also has several nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph, Robert, Francis, and sisters Rosalie (Vowles) and Mary (Costa) and was the sister of the late William Smith, Clara (Lawrence), and Terresa (Ferris).

She was also the mother of the late Gilbert F. Coute, Jr.

Ruth was very blessed with wonderful friends, both at the Church and in her personal life.  She cherished the time spent with them, and the time they took to be with her.  But, her greatest joy was her grandchildren and their spouses, Danny Jr. (Holly), Michael (Stacey), Kerryn (John) and Gregory, and her great grandchildren; Jayden, Jaelyn, Bryson and Adeline.

Our family would like to express our grateful appreciation to the Marion Manner Staff and Personnel for the patient, kind and compassionate care that you provided.

Ruth’s funeral will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 10 am in Annunciation of the Lord Church 31 First Street, Taunton. Relatives and friends are asked to meet directly at church at 9:45am. There will be no services at the Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts made to Our Lady of Lourdes School 52 1st Street, Taunton MA 02780 in Ruth’s memory, would be deeply appreciated.

Arrangements are with the Silva Funeral Home of Taunton.

For expressions of sympathy, to sign an online guestbook or to light a memorial candle, visit www.silvafuneralhome.com