Theodore Robert Couillou

Theodore “Ted” Robert Couillou passed peacefully at home surrounded by those he loved, and who loved him. Ted was born on October 13th, 1941 to Dorothy McCloud Lunan and Charles Robinson Couillou in Queens, New York. He was survived by 4 siblings, Chris, Jamie, Althea and Corinne. Ted leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Laurie, their daughter Sara, and her husband Jon. Ted’s four grandchildren, Jesse, Hoyt, Theo and Mackenzie will miss him dearly. Ted was preceded in death by his three children, Denise, Jacqueline and Jeffrey Couillou.

Ted worked for 47 years for the New York Board of Education as a Custodial Engineer in Queens and Brooklyn. He treated his employees like family, providing opportunities for those that others weren’t willing to take a chance on, even helping some gain citizenship. Ted cherished his membership in the custodian’s union, Local 891, I.U.O.E. Through the years, Ted loved to plow snow in his Ford Bronco. He would plow the schools of other custodians, churches, gas stations, and anyone in need out of the kindness of his heart.

Ted and Laurie met at one of the schools he worked at in Brooklyn. The two enjoyed spending their weekends at their lake house on Lake Wallenpaupack in The Poconos of Pennsylvania. They eventually retired there. Spending time on the lake with Sara and their friends was one of their favorite activities. Ted served as the President of the Wallenpaupack Lake Estates for several years, and on the Board of Directors for even longer.

One of Ted’s proudest accomplishments was his 45 years of sobriety. He also proudly displayed his plaques for donating, in total, over 6 gallons of blood to the Red Cross.

Ted’s Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his name to The American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.