Coghlin, Grace Lydia (née Opfer)
October 31st, 2020
Passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Grace has been the beloved wife of Maurice Alba (Mac) Coghlin for more than 71 years. She was “a dairyman’s daughter” of the late Henry and Alminda Opfer, of Listowel, Ontario. She was predeceased by her brother Harry, her sisters Marie and Muriel, and her twin brother Gordon. She was the cherished mother to Charles (Patricia) and William (Denise). She endured the tragic passing of her son Bill in 1992 with strength and dignity. Son-in-law Al Miller has been a thoughtful and compassionate caregiver to Grace in her later years. Grace was the loving grandmother to five grandchildren and one step-granddaughter: Heather Maclean (Ryan), Patrick Coghlin (Allison), Sean Coghlin (Megan), Brittan Ullrich (Doug), Erin Steeves (Dwayne), and Amanda Horrell (Jeremy). She also had nine great-grandchildren whom she loved very dearly. They will all miss her very much. Her greatest gift to those around her was her sense of humour, ready laugh, and her love of telling or hearing a good joke. She would often laugh so hard that she would cry. Sometimes she missed the punch line of the joke but this only made her laugh even more. The treasured memory of her laughter will always bring a smile to her family’s face. Grace was the secretary to William Jack, Principal of Listowel District Secondary School for over eight years, before moving to London with her husband, Mac, in 1954. After having her family, Grace returned to work as the Executive Secretary to the Head of Student Residences, Western University for 17 years. One of the highlights of Grace’s life was when she was able to travel to the Middle East for six weeks where her son was stationed at the time. She and Mac then spent a wonderful time in The Netherlands on their journey home. Grace loved her garden and most of all, her prize roses. She loved music and sang for 12 years in the St. Lawrence Church Choir. At her request, she will be cremated with no visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at St. Lawrence Presbyterian Church, 910 Huron Street, London, Ontario, in the future. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a donation in memory of Grace are asked to consider the Alzheimer Society London and Middle or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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October 31st 2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Coghlin Grace Lydia nee Opfer October 31st 2020..
Décès pour la Ville:London, Province: Ontario