She was born in Lisbon Falls on December 25th 1929, a daughter of Andrew & Helen Cummings Byras. She was educated in local schools married George F. Couture, Sr. on November 3rd 1945, and later raised her family. Of the many things Joanne enjoyed doing, she specifically liked canning, taking trips to Foxwoods, going out to eat, care for and grow flowers around the house and sitting in the sun. She loved her grandchildren and her cat "Kitty".
She is survived by her husband of 66 years. Sons George M. and wife Linda, Greg and wife Candy, Mark and wife Lisa, and Glen and wife Nicky. Daughter Diane and husband Gene. Many Grandchildren and Great- Grandchildren.
Brothers George David Byras and Dennis Byras. Sister-in-law Ernistein Byras.
Joanne was predeceased by her daughter Carolyn Johnson and granddaughter Denise Burpee. Also predeceased by sister Doris Gerlek and husband Mike and by brothers Kenneth Byras and his wife Helen, and also brothers Junior and William Byras.
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Visitation to be held Monday, March 19, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Funeral will be at the Funeral Home, Tuesday, March 20, 11 a. m. Burial Mt. Calvary Cemtery, Lisbon Falls. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St. Lisbon Falls, ME 353-4951.
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