Sturbridge - Michael Paul Cournoyer passed away in his home on June 6, 2022, at the age of 69, with his family by his side.
Mike was born on April 26, 1953 to Aldege and Odelide Cournoyer, long time owners of the Elm Café in Southbridge, MA. After Mike graduated from Southbridge High School in 1971, he went on to college at Worcester Junior College and continued his college education at Westfield State College, where he graduated in 1977 with a BS degree in Physical Education.
He leaves his wife, Rose, son, Dean, siblings Ron (Judy), Diane, Janine, sister-in-law Lou-Ann and her husband, Richard Ciukaj, niece, Katie House (Patrick), nephew, Chris Ciukaj, and great niece and great nephews.
Mike owned and operated Spec-Elec Plating for many years.
Mike was also a sports enthusiast. Throughout the years he played basketball, football, softball, baseball, and golf. He also enjoyed coaching his son's Little League baseball team, and coaching basketball teams at Trinity Catholic Academy.
Sansoucy Funeral Home, 40 Marcy Street, Southbridge, MA is entrusted with Mike's funeral arrangements. A Funeral Mass will be held for Mike at Notre Dame Church, 446 Main Street, Southbridge, MA on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 11:00AM. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked you to kindly consider making a donation in Mike's name to St. John Paul II, 279 Hamilton Street, Southbridge, MA 01550.
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