Ronald J. Couture, 44, of 21 Parker Street, Manchester, NH died May 4, 2002, at the Elliot Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Brandon, Vermont on August 18, 1957, the son of the late Victor and Ruth (Laforest) Couture and had been a resident of Manchester for the past 22 years. Ronald was a fisherman and he enjoyed woodworking and landscaping. He loved the outdoors. Family members include two brothers Michael Couture and Lawrence Couture, both of Florida, two sisters Vitoria Hill of Las Vegas, Nevada and Theresa Couture of Florida, a long time companion of 20 years Claire (Gagne) Landry of Manchester, two nieces, one great niece, one great nephew and cousins. There will be no calling. Services will be private. The Phaneuf Funeral Home and Crematorium is in charge of arrangements.