1932
Robert
2016
Robert T. Coffin
November 4, 1932 — September 1, 2016
Robert T. Coffin, 83, of Upton, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 1, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Alice M. (Berry) Coffin.
Bob was born in Queens, NY, the son of the late Wesley H. and Doris L. (Paine) Coffin. A Korean War Army veteran, he was an auto and truck mechanic who operated the former Coffin's Service Station in Whitinsville with his father for over 25 years and then worked for Anchor Motor Freight, Thompson Oil, and the Mass. Turnpike Authority. He served as a part-time police officer with the Upton Police Department for many years. A lifetime member of the George L. Wood VFW Post, he was also a member of the Blue Knights Chapter Mass 2 and the United Parish of Upton.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, he leaves one son, Allen B. Coffin and his wife Kelley-Ann of North Oxford; a daughter, Barbara Mangano and her husband William of Hopedale; a sister, Cynthia Carr and her husband Dick of Jacksonville, FL; and 3 grandsons, John Mangano, Sean Leonard, and Matthew Coffin. He was also the brother of the late Meredith Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Parish Food Pantry, Upton.
in the United Parish Church, 1 Church Street, Upton.
Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home,
45 Main Street, Upton, are Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Bob was born in Queens, NY, the son of the late Wesley H. and Doris L. (Paine) Coffin. A Korean War Army veteran, he was an auto and truck mechanic who operated the former Coffin's Service Station in Whitinsville with his father for over 25 years and then worked for Anchor Motor Freight, Thompson Oil, and the Mass. Turnpike Authority. He served as a part-time police officer with the Upton Police Department for many years. A lifetime member of the George L. Wood VFW Post, he was also a member of the Blue Knights Chapter Mass 2 and the United Parish of Upton.
In addition to his wife of 54 years, he leaves one son, Allen B. Coffin and his wife Kelley-Ann of North Oxford; a daughter, Barbara Mangano and her husband William of Hopedale; a sister, Cynthia Carr and her husband Dick of Jacksonville, FL; and 3 grandsons, John Mangano, Sean Leonard, and Matthew Coffin. He was also the brother of the late Meredith Roberts.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Parish Food Pantry, Upton.
Service Details
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10 a.m.in the United Parish Church, 1 Church Street, Upton.
Burial with military honors will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Williams-Pedersen Funeral Home,
45 Main Street, Upton, are Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.