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In Memory

James J. Coughlin

(December 13, 1927- January 27, 2006)

BRATTLEBORO -- James John “Jimmie” Coughlin, 78, of Mountain Home Park in West Brattleboro died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Mr. Coughlin was born on Dec. 13, 1927, the son of the late John Leo Coughlin and Louise Robbins (Gonyer) Coughlin. He is survived by a daughter, Lisa Ann Lind, and a grandson, Robert James Lind of Worcester, Mass.; three brothers, Frank Gonyer of Saxtons River, Everett Gonyer of Troy and Harry Gonyer of Brattleboro; five sisters, Beverly C. Barnes of Florida, Joan C. Shippee of Brattleboro, Betty C. Brown of Piermont, N.H., Louise Stebbins of Newfane and Norma Green of Colonie, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Coughlin was predeceased by three brothers, John H. Coughlin, Edward T. Coughlin and Floyd W. Gonyer; and two sisters, Grace Smith and Dorothy Cleveland. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 5 in Brattleboro. He served during World War II with the U.S. Navy. He received several medals. He also served with the Army National Guard of Vermont, serving a tour in Germany with the 172nd Infantry, where he received the Victory Medal. He loved his family and was a devoted friend. A memorial service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Brattleboro Reformer on 1/31/2006.

January 31, 2006 I wanted to express my shared sadness with all of my dad's family. Thank each of you for the special parts you shared in his life. My dad, was a family man, a great friend, and a defender of our country and its freedoms - he was a great man. It took many years for me to understand him -beyond the jokes and humor, he had a gruff and tough exterior but a golden heart inside. Words were sometimes hard for him, but his actions conveyed his feelings in more ways than we could ever put into words. Since his passing, I am finding that even in his darkest hours, he was still tending to the needs of others...quietly, strongly and compassionately. I am so glad my son was able to know him and had such a wonderful role model to look up to. God brought Home another angel...and he will be missed. Rest in peace Dad (Grandpa)- We love you. Love to you all, Lisa and RJ (Bobby James) Lind lisa lind (worcester, MA ) rjsmom86@aol.com

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