BORN

1940

DIED

2017

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McHugh Funeral Home & Cremation Service

283 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Cecile Coughlin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 14, 2017.

Cecile P. Coughlin, 76, of Manchester, died on March 10, 2017 at the Elliot Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born in Manchester on July 5, 1940 the daughter of Ralph and Jeanne (Loranger) Martel. She was a lifelong resident of the Queen City and was educated in the local school system.

She was employed for many years as the supply manager at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Manchester. Cecile enjoyed the outdoors and the time she spent tending to the wide variety of flowers in her garden. She also loved traveling, especially her vacation trips to Florida. Family and friends were important to Cecile but caring for her children and grandchildren far surpassed everything else in her life. She will fondly remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.

She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband James Coughlin, in January 2010.

Members of her family include her sons Daniel Coughlin, Gary Coughlin and Brian Coughlin and her daughter Kelly Pelletier as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation was held on Monday March 20 from 4 to 7 pm at the McHugh Funeral Home 283 Hanover St. corner of Beech St. in Manchester. A Memorial Service was celebrated on Tuesday March 21 at 10 am at St. Pius X Church 575 Candia Rd. in Manchester. Urn burial will be private.

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March 23, 2017

Cecile P. Coughlin

Kelly and family, I'm very sorry about your loss Sending a prayer to the lord..may he help her to RIP im on FB. Wish we kept up exchanging info to stay in touch, think of you often

March 22, 2017

Sincere condolences to the family at this time of great loss. May she rest in peace with Jim(distant cousin).
Lucille Cabana Fitzsimmons: NH/Fla.

March 19, 2017

Marion Coughlin

Dear sister-in-law, I am going to miss you so much. Even in times of stress I managed to get a laugh out of you. Your lovely smile will always be with me. You will be missed greatly by all. Sincere sympathy to all Cecile's family. Rest in peace, Marion.

March 19, 2017

I worked with this wonderful lady at the V.A. she was a happy person and was very nice to everyone. Rest in peace Cecile.

Carol Turcotte

March 18, 2017

DIANE SOUCY

To Sarah and Mathew, i want to offer you my sincerest Sympathies. Your Memere's heart was totally for her family. God Bless this Amazing Women. She was such a delight to talk to and had a Heart of Gold. My Heart and Prayers go out to your Family. If there's anything I can ever do don't hesitate. Love, Diane Soucy

March 18, 2017

Mandy Rae

To all the Coughlin Cousins, very sorry for your loss. Aunt Cecile was always happy, sweet and full of fun and laughter when we got together on occasion. I always looked forward to seeing her when those occasions came up. She will be missed. I hope you take comfort in all your wonderful memories with her. Mandy and family.

March 17, 2017

Helen Coughlin

Cecile was a blessing in all our lives. Take comfort in the knowledge that we will all be together again some day. I miss you dear friend.

March 17, 2017

Amanda Bristol

Cecile was always such a warm, kind, & caring lady. We really enjoyed some fun conversations with her too & will miss seeing her at family gatherings at Roger's & my mum's house :-(
Rest in Peace Cecile...together with Jim once again ~Amanda & Joelle~

March 17, 2017

Pauline Boucher

Love and prayers Cecile. Say hi to Jimmy for us.
Miss you cuz.

March 17, 2017

Dennis Cullen

To all the Coughlin Family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Aunt Cecile was a great person whom always made all feel comfortable whenever in her presence. I have been blessed to have known her all these years. We will miss her.
Love Dennis and Marlyn Cullen

March 17, 2017

Karen Atherton

I really enjoyed spending time with Cecile. She had a great laugh and was fun to talk to! I will miss her!

March 17, 2017

To all my cousins so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Aunt Cecile was s great Lady and will be missed . Mike Cullen

March 17, 2017

Jack Shea

I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom, my condolences.

March 17, 2017

Robert Auger

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Coughlin. God bless the family in this sad time.

March 16, 2017

Cathy Wietecha

So sad for your loss Danny, Gary, Kelly, Brian, Sarah and Matthew. Your mom was such a great woman. I enjoyed laughing with her , she will be missed very much by me. Love to you all. Cathy and Matt Wietecha

March 16, 2017

sam (jr) martel

it was only yesterday that you and i were kids now you have joined my angel doris
we will all join together someday

March 16, 2017

sandra caron

My Deepest sympathy to all my cousins, and their families
What a nice video showing how Aunt cecile was .. always smiling
never forget that laugh.. she will always be remembered ...
Sandy Caron

March 17, 2017

The Staff of McHugh Funeral Home

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

March 15, 2017

Pauline Corriveau

Love you cuz

March 15, 2017

Mark Giddings

Please accept my deep regrets. Cecile was full of life and energy and always made you feel warm and comfortable when you were with her. I will always remember her laugh.

Mark Giddings ( Myrtle Beach, SC)

March 14, 2017

I worked with Cecile at the VA, she was always very kind and helpful. Offering our deepest condolences to the family during this very difficult time.

Pauline Guillemette

March 14, 2017

Terri Alexander

Cecile was one of the nicest ladies I worked with at the VA in Manchester. Always willing to help others with any problems they had. I learned a lot from her in my early years at the VA. She will be missed. R.I.P. Cecile.

March 14, 2017

Denise Fay

Nice lady. Heart of gold. I use to work with her at the VA. Rest in Peace Cecile

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