COUTTS, Ronald Murry

Ronald Murry Coutts slipped away quietly late September 24, 2025, under the exceptional care of Dr. J Lai, staff and volunteers at Hospice Simcoe.

Born December 30,1936, Ron was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen Elizabeth Kell in 2015. They were a great team. Ron and Helen worked and travelled together and always enjoyed life to its fullest. They were both highly involved in Midhurst United Church (MUC), organizations within their larger community and the agricultural sector. Ron remained fully engaged with the church (MUC) and Midhurst Lions Club until his passing.

Ron’s children, Janice (Roger) McCuaig, and Gord Coutts (Diane Martin), have a lifetime of memories to carry them forward.

Ron’s grandchildren will miss the jokes, pranks and twinkle in his eyes whenever they were in his company. Lovingly remembered by Alex (Leslie) McCuaig, Britt (John) Roters, Kelcey (Conner) Montag, Rachel Coutts (Nic Chevrette), Natalie Coutts (Nick Brake), and Brad Coutts.

A proud GG to his great grandchildren Logan and Adeline McCuaig, Elliot and Audrey Roters, and Paisley and Denver Montag.

The seventh and youngest child of the late George and Gertie (Carruthers) Coutts of Midhurst, he is survived by his sister Mavis Hughes (late Doug) and predeceased by the remainder of his siblings and their spouses, Marie and Phil Shelswell, Beryl and Ross Hubbert, Myrtle and John Davy, Walter and Doris Coutts, and Lois and George Lumree.

Ronald/Ron/Ronnie/GOF will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Ron received extraordinary care at Hudson Regional Cancer Centre (Dr. R. El-Maraghi, Dr C. Stevens and their staff), from Family Doctors, Dr J. Bailey, Dr. D Evans and staff, the Heart Function Clinic (Nicole Paulin NP, and Dr K. Chen) and Home and Community Care’s Robyn and Billy Jo.

A special thank you to Vea, Champ and Hope for their care and support of Dad over the last several months.

A visitation took place at Adams Funeral Home (445 St. Vincent St., Barrie) on Thursday, October 2, 2025 from 2-4 pm and 7-9pm. The funeral Service was held at Midhurst United Church (91 Doran Rd., Midhurst) on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 11am with a visitation prior, starting at 10am. Following the service an interment took place at Midhurst Union Cemetery with a reception to follow at Midhurst United Church.

Instead of flowers (not really Ron’s thing) please consider making a donation to Midhurst United Church, Hospice Simcoe, Hudson Regional Cancer Centre or Midhurst Lions Club.

Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family through adamsfuneralhome.ca