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William Coyne Obituary

78, died Thursday, March 28, 2013. He is survived by wife Gail. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Wed. April 3, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Port Sanilac. Visitation will be 5 - 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Pomeroy Funeral Home, Lexington,

Published by The Times Herald on Apr. 2, 2013.
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I started working at Ferndale Public Schools in 1989 as a co-op student in the Business Office. As I crossed the stage at graduation he gave me the biggest hug. After graduation I continued to work at Ferndale. Once in a while on a beautiful sunny Friday he would come and tell all the employees that a tornadoe was coming and we should all go home and take cover. He knew how to make us all feel apprcieated. He was such a wonderful man. He will truely be missed by all that worked for him. Thank you Bill for all the wonderful things you did for Ferndale Schools.

Dottie Deel

April 3, 2013

Bill Coyne, as we in the Ferndale School District called him, was a wonderful, caring, and hardworking superintendent of schools. I shall never forget that when he hired me, he was offering me a chance in a lifetime to prove that I was a good teacher. I am forever grateful to him for giving me a chance back in l984. Not only did The Ferndale School District became my second home, but it has been my second family. It was a district that nurtured and brought out the best in its employees.

Thanks to Bill, I enjoyed the best years of my teaching career; I was able to develop my skills and talents and share my ideas with so many young people. That is why I continue to give back to the district that believed in me; and that is why I continue to serve, even after retirement.

May Bill's legacy last on. And may all the good deeds -- that he has done for other -- flow into the next generation and thereafter.

Peggy Pennock

April 2, 2013

Gail, I am so sorry to learn of Bill's passing. I remember many good times and laughs with Bill and often wondered where you had moved to as our paths never crossed.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family---Bill was truly a great man!
Fondly, Sue Kingsepp Ring

Sue Kingsepp Ring

April 1, 2013

I wish to extend to you and to members of your family my deepest sympathy on your loss. May the Lord's loving promises comfort you and give you strength as you walk through this difficult time. On behalf of a grateful nation as an expression of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one. (If you wish a personalized memorial card mailed to you with history of playing of taps, 21 gun salute, meaning of each fold of the flag as a keepsake, mail to: Chaplain Richard Reuer, Honoring Those Who Served Ministry, 1206 6th St SW, Minot, ND 58701. (This is a free service to fallen veteran families.) Please give name of fallen veteran. Thank you.

Chaplain Richard Reuer

April 1, 2013

Dear Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill had such a strong influence on my career and professional life. I know many of us were successful because of his support and guidance. God bless him, RIP my friend Bill.

Donna Smith

March 31, 2013

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