Donald W. Coutinho

Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Simeon and Lillian (Harris) Coutinho he lived most of his life in the area.

Mr. Coutinho served in the United States Navy. He later worked as a lineman for the IBEW Local 104 in Boston and later retired from Comm Electric. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing tennis, visiting Florida, and spending time with his friends. He spent a lot of time working on the family farm. Donald will be remembered for being a thoughtful man who enjoyed spreading kindness to those he knew.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Marc Coutinho of Acushnet and Dan Coutinho of Acushnet; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Frank D. Coutinho.

His funeral will be Monday, June 6, 2022 at 9 a.m. from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, Main Street, Acushnet. Burial will be in Acushnet Cemetery. His visitation will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 3-6 p.m. in Rock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014 or online www.michaeljfox.org. For online tribute/directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com.