Constance Jane "Connie" Coffin, 74, of Hubbard Road, died on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. She was born in Rochester on July 1, 1936, the daughter of Arthur Rees and Albina (Dionne) Rees.
She grew up in Rollinsford, graduating from Spaulding High School. On December 31st, 1955, she married John Henry Coffin, Sr. During John's 20 year career in the military, Connie was his companion at many duty stations around the country. During John's extended deployments, she would move back to Rollinsford awaiting his return. During these times, she worked as a stitcher in area shoe manufacturing shops, the last of which was South Berwick Shoe Company.
Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She hand-made the most exquisite Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and, along with John, would attend all their school and sporting events, no matter how far from home. She even bought a pool so the grandchildren could spend more time with her and John. Connie was a talented cook and baker, and especially enjoyed preparing meals and treats during the Holiday season. Connie enjoyed camping at Mite Joe's and Westwood Shores with her family.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, where she was a member of St. Ann's Guild. She was also a supporter of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, where she volunteered during the Penny sale. She was a loving and caring person, who would go out of her way to help anyone.
In addition to her mother and father, Connie was predeceased by her husband, John H. Coffin, Sr., in April, 2011; her step-father, Arthur Pettis; and her brother, Ronald Rees.
Survivors include her son, John H. Coffin, Jr., and his wife Patty of Berwick; and her four granddaughters, Abbey, Carrie, Molly and Katie Coffin.
There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 411 Church Street, Rollinsford, NH. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
She grew up in Rollinsford, graduating from Spaulding High School. On December 31st, 1955, she married John Henry Coffin, Sr. During John's 20 year career in the military, Connie was his companion at many duty stations around the country. During John's extended deployments, she would move back to Rollinsford awaiting his return. During these times, she worked as a stitcher in area shoe manufacturing shops, the last of which was South Berwick Shoe Company.
Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She hand-made the most exquisite Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and, along with John, would attend all their school and sporting events, no matter how far from home. She even bought a pool so the grandchildren could spend more time with her and John. Connie was a talented cook and baker, and especially enjoyed preparing meals and treats during the Holiday season. Connie enjoyed camping at Mite Joe's and Westwood Shores with her family.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, where she was a member of St. Ann's Guild. She was also a supporter of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, where she volunteered during the Penny sale. She was a loving and caring person, who would go out of her way to help anyone.
In addition to her mother and father, Connie was predeceased by her husband, John H. Coffin, Sr., in April, 2011; her step-father, Arthur Pettis; and her brother, Ronald Rees.
Survivors include her son, John H. Coffin, Jr., and his wife Patty of Berwick; and her four granddaughters, Abbey, Carrie, Molly and Katie Coffin.
There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 411 Church Street, Rollinsford, NH. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
Constance Jane "Connie" Coffin, 74, of Hubbard Road, died on Friday, May 20, 2011 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover. She was born in Rochester on July 1, 1936, the daughter of Arthur Rees and Albina (Dionne) Rees.
She grew up in Rollinsford, graduating from Spaulding High School. On December 31st, 1955, she married John Henry Coffin, Sr. During John's 20 year career in the military, Connie was his companion at many duty stations around the country. During John's extended deployments, she would move back to Rollinsford awaiting his return. During these times, she worked as a stitcher in area shoe manufacturing shops, the last of which was South Berwick Shoe Company.
Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She hand-made the most exquisite Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and, along with John, would attend all their school and sporting events, no matter how far from home. She even bought a pool so the grandchildren could spend more time with her and John. Connie was a talented cook and baker, and especially enjoyed preparing meals and treats during the Holiday season. Connie enjoyed camping at Mite Joe's and Westwood Shores with her family.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, where she was a member of St. Ann's Guild. She was also a supporter of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, where she volunteered during the Penny sale. She was a loving and caring person, who would go out of her way to help anyone.
In addition to her mother and father, Connie was predeceased by her husband, John H. Coffin, Sr., in April, 2011; her step-father, Arthur Pettis; and her brother, Ronald Rees.
Survivors include her son, John H. Coffin, Jr., and his wife Patty of Berwick; and her four granddaughters, Abbey, Carrie, Molly and Katie Coffin.
There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 411 Church Street, Rollinsford, NH. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
She grew up in Rollinsford, graduating from Spaulding High School. On December 31st, 1955, she married John Henry Coffin, Sr. During John's 20 year career in the military, Connie was his companion at many duty stations around the country. During John's extended deployments, she would move back to Rollinsford awaiting his return. During these times, she worked as a stitcher in area shoe manufacturing shops, the last of which was South Berwick Shoe Company.
Connie was a devoted mother and grandmother. She hand-made the most exquisite Halloween costumes for her grandchildren and, along with John, would attend all their school and sporting events, no matter how far from home. She even bought a pool so the grandchildren could spend more time with her and John. Connie was a talented cook and baker, and especially enjoyed preparing meals and treats during the Holiday season. Connie enjoyed camping at Mite Joe's and Westwood Shores with her family.
She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Rollinsford, where she was a member of St. Ann's Guild. She was also a supporter of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, where she volunteered during the Penny sale. She was a loving and caring person, who would go out of her way to help anyone.
In addition to her mother and father, Connie was predeceased by her husband, John H. Coffin, Sr., in April, 2011; her step-father, Arthur Pettis; and her brother, Ronald Rees.
Survivors include her son, John H. Coffin, Jr., and his wife Patty of Berwick; and her four granddaughters, Abbey, Carrie, Molly and Katie Coffin.
There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, May 27, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 411 Church Street, Rollinsford, NH. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Berwick.
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