This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cousineau Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jJQ.2ACIB/276 Message Board Post: Thomas Cousineau Cousineau, Thomas, long time teacher and football coach died March 21st at 1:40 a.m. after a heroic battle with liver cancer. He spent his final days at his Delray Beach home surrounded by his entire family, secure in his faith in Jesus Christ. The active, 71 year old teacher and recently retired coach was known for his endless drive and enthusiasm in all that he did. He loved the challenge and responsibility of helping all his students and athletes equip themselves to become positive minded, productive young adults. After four years in Korea, Cousineau graduated with a Masters Degree from Indiana University. Coach Cousineau then served as a teacher and coach for a grand total of 44 years. The first 20 years were in Indiana and Ohio, and the remaining 24 were in Florida. His final coaching position was at Boca High School Coach Cousineau ended his teaching career teaching kindergarten through grade five how to be physically fit at Morikami Park Elementary. Tom Cousineau is s! urvived by 4 children: Thomas Cousineau, Kim Cousineau Wires, Chris and Mall Cousineau. He also leaves behind three beautiful grandchildren, Kyle, Casey, and Chloe, and a brother, Charles Ryan. Wake and funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25 at Camino Real Community Church with wake from 5-7 p.m. and service from 7-8 p.m. Arrangements were made through Babione Funeral Home 395-8787. In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to the Matt Cousineau Recovery Fund P.O. Box 308 Delray Beach, FL 33447. Published March 24, 2004 in the Sun-Sentinel, FL