Obituary of Jack L. Coursey

MERIDEN - Jack L. Coursey, 68, of Meriden, beloved husband of 46 years, departed this life on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Jack was born on July 20, 1947, in Bedford, IN, son of Pauline (Thompson) Coursey and the late Laverne Coursey. He was a graduate of Oolitic High School and later enlisted in the United States Navy. Jack worked his entire life as a Computer Programmer, and later owned Coursey Associates. He was an avid UCONN fan, and later volunteered for RSVP serving his community by driving individuals to much needed appointments. Jack's greatest legacy is that of a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his beloved grandchildren. His memory will live on in his wife, Donna of Meriden, and their 3 children: Kevin Coursey of FL, Robin Bunch and her husband Lee of MO, and Shannon Poudrier and her husband Jack of MA. Jack also leaves his mother Pauline of IN, along with 2 sisters: Sue Hearth and Carol Strunk and her husband Danny of IN, and a brother, Mike Coursey and his wife Barbara of IN. Jack leaves his beloved grandchildren: Jacob, Paige, Conor, Caitlin, Hayden, and Lauren along with numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, November 22nd from 1 - 4 PM at the B. C. Bailey Funeral Home, 273 S. Elm Street, Wallingford. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 23rd at 10 AM in the funeral home. Interment will follow at In Memoriam Cemetery in Wallingford. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517,Topeka, KS 66675, The Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Ave., Meriden, CT 06450, or the Friends of Ferel Cheshire Cats, P.O. Box 946, Cheshire, CT 06410. To leave a message of remembrance or for directions please visit www.BCBailey.com.