Robin Terrance Leroy Coughlan Obituary
Robin Terrance Leroy Coughlan, age 77, of Miramichi, NB, died March 17, 2017 at Nashwaak Villa. Born May 30, 1939, in Blackville, NB. He was the son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Sturgeon) Coughlan.
Robin is survived by his sister, Margaret Hazel O’Neill; brother-in-law, Neil (Joyce) Hughes; sister-in-law’s, Ina and Joanne (Dysart) Williston, as well as several nieces nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Robin is predeceased by his loving wife, Ardyth Marie (Hughes) Coughlan; and siblings, Leland, Elgee, Myrna, Aubrey, Pauline and Mamie. Robin leaves behind many nieces and nephews in New Brunswick, Maine, Georgia, Mississippi, California and Ontario.
After graduating from Saint John Vocational School, Robin worked in the office of Smith Transport in Fredericton. His love of big trucks and heavy machinery started there. Robin went on to operate his own trucks in the construction and logging industries for many years. He could tell stories of his trucking adventures for hours!
The family would like to express thanks for all the support over the past few months prior to Robin’s passing including his close friend Pat Ilsley and the Hughes family.
A funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Anglican Church on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at 2:00 pm with The Rev. Canon Kevin M. Stockall officiating. Reception to follow in Saint Mary’s Church hall. Interment will take place at Sunny Bank cemetery in the spring. For those who wish, donations in Robin’s memory may be made to Fredericton Homeless Shelter or Grace House for Women.
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