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Barbara Coyne Obituary

COYNE Barbara C. (Donahue) R.N. of South Boston April 16, 2012. Beloved Wife of the Late Richard P. Devoted Mother of Richard P. and Christa Coyne both of South Boston and the Late William J. Coyne. Loving Sister of Patricia A. Donahue, William H. Donahue, Jr. and his Wife Christa, Jean Evans and Her Husband Tom and the Late Thomas Donahue. Devoted Grandmother of Sinead Catherine Coyne and Erin Coyne Kilmain, also survived by Nieces, Nephews and Friends. A Funeral Mass will be held in St. Brigid's Church, 841 E. Broadway, South Boston on Saturday at 11 o'clock Relatives and Friends kindly invited. Donations in Barbara's memory may be made to the St. Jude Fund, 313 Washington Street, #310 Newton, MA 02458 wwwspencerfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Herald from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Lynne Conley Pierce

April 23, 2012

Ricky may the wonderful memories of your mother get you through this tragic time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, Love Lynne Conley Pierce

Matt MacDonald

April 23, 2012

Christa, Erin & Family ~

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that your family will remain in my daily prayers.

Jim & Lisa Wallace

April 23, 2012

Ricky,
There are no words to express the heinousness of what happened to your mother. I only hope that you find the strength to carry on her legacy. May God Bless you and your family! Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Tom & Marie Rountree

April 22, 2012

Billy you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you during this difficult time.

sheila young

April 21, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April 21, 2012

Our Deepest Sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Love Alisa Fiore-Butts,Michelle Fiore-Powers,Alice Pottie -Fiore

Jim Prokop, Jr.

April 21, 2012

Ricky,

Words can't express how awful we feel for the loss of your mom. Please know that continuous prayers are being said while the sincerest of condolences go to you, your sister, and family during this most trying time.

Al's

April 21, 2012

So sorry for your loss Your Family are in our prayers and thoughts

Kay Toland

April 21, 2012

Ricky and Christa,

There are no words to express how sorry I am about what has happened to your mother. I will continue to pray for you both, as well as your entire family, during this most difficult time

Ben C

April 20, 2012

So sorry for your loss. I didn't have the privilege of knowing Barbara but I do know the family and my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Karen Kilmain-Patriquin

April 20, 2012

Thinking of all of you during this very difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and Prayers.

Patrick O'Donnell

April 20, 2012

Ricky my heartfelt sorrows go out to you & your family circle.

Sincerely,

Patrick O'Donnell

Nancy Stevens

April 20, 2012

Ricky ,my family and I are thinking of you and praying for you at this time. All our love, Nancy Walsh-Stevens and family

April 20, 2012

Billy and family
So sorry for your loss.

Dan & Maryann Harty
South Boston

The Bernardi's

April 20, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

April 20, 2012

christa & ricky from my family to yours you are both in our hearts,minds and prayers im here for you if you need anything...please dont hesitate to call i will never forget how good to me your mom always was..she will be greatly missed..we have lost such a beautiful person and god has gained a wonderful angel...kerry fleming & family

Fran, Patty O'Loughlin and family

April 20, 2012

ricky, so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers with you.

April 20, 2012

Ricky & Christa & Coyne & Donahue Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom ,Sister ,Aunt & grandmother...Please know that you will all be in my thoughts & prayers at this time Lots of Love Krissy

Fran and Patty O'Loughlin and family

April 20, 2012

Ricky, so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers with you.

fran ,patty o'loughlin and family

April 20, 2012

ricky, so sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers with you.

April 20, 2012

my thoughts and prayers are with you always.. i will never forget the help your mom gave to me when i went through the teens always kept reassuring me that life will get better and now as she is layed to rest i will never forget...christa never stopped thinking about you all these years later...from my family to yours im here for you and ricky. please dont hesitate to call..

Nicole Conley Medico

April 20, 2012

To All The Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May god be with all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

April 20, 2012

Christa & Rick, we are just heart broken and know that our hearts and prayers go out to you both and the rest of the family.
Kathy & Tom (St. Lucie FL.)

Kathleen Flynn

April 20, 2012

Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.

Betsy Downton

April 19, 2012

Jean,

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Betsy

Paula Whiteley

April 19, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with your Mom at the jail. She was a wonderful person and a great nurse.

Jason Lutan

April 19, 2012

Ricky

My condolences to you and your family. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Corinne Manuel

April 19, 2012

Ricky & Christa,
We are so sorry for your loss. There are no words to express how sorry. You both have been, and will continue to be, in our thoughts now and for the times to come. Your Mother WILL Rest in Peace. She earned that right by being a great wife and a greater mother to you both! Deepest Sympathies.
Bryan Griffin & Corinne Manuel
Originally from South Boston

Florence Higgins

April 19, 2012

To the Coyne & Donahue Families,

My sympathy and prayers to all of you. May God grant Barbie eternal rest and grant all the family His Peace and comfort.

Florence Whalen Higgins
Bourne, Ma.

Eileen & Ron Rumble

April 19, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless all of you and may your mother's memories be with you always. RIP

Jane McKenna

April 19, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to Christa, Ricky, Sinead, Erin and the entire Coyne and Donaghue families. You and Barbara are in my thoughts and prayers.....

Jennifer Foley Lynch

April 19, 2012

Ricky and Christa,

There are no words to express how sorry I am about what has happened to your mother. I will continue to pray for you both, as well as your entire family, during this most difficult time.

Marion Ritz

April 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers and my heart are with you all of you at this sad time....

Cathy Shidler

April 19, 2012

My prayers are for all the Coyne family at this sad time in your lives. God bless.

Gina (Ferraro) Bliven

April 19, 2012

Ricky,

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Janice Cogliano

April 19, 2012

My husband Mario and I were friends with Barbie and Ricky growing up in Southie. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children and family.

Richie Doyle

April 19, 2012

Dear Ricky, praying for you an your family during this difficult time.

LINDA DELANEY

April 19, 2012

MY HEART GOES OUT TOO ALL THE COYNE FAMILY, I WILL NEVER FORGET YOUR WONDERFUL MOTHER. YOU HAVE MY LOVE & SYMPATHY LINDA DELANEY

Darlene Flaherty

April 19, 2012

Deepest Sympathy

Jeff & Jacqui (Holly) Canavan

April 19, 2012

Ricky, Christa, and, the Coyne Family, words cannot express how sorry we are for the loss of your mother. We pray that your memories will bring you comfort.

Marie Madden

April 19, 2012

My heart goes out to Sinead and all the Coyne family for your devastating loss.
Love and Prayers,
Marie

susan mccarthy

April 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Swanson & CJ Regan

April 19, 2012

Dear Ricky & family,

Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Barbara was a great person who will be missed by many people. May she rest in peace.

Barbara

April 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers for the Coyne family and all others who know and love Barbara, may she rest in peace.

Debbie Paquette

April 19, 2012

My beautiful Aunt Barbie may you rest in peace. My dearest cousins Ricky and Christa there are no words to express how sorry I am. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love you very much.

The Tobias Family

April 19, 2012

The Coyne Family
Our hearts go out to you at this time...please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Connie O'Shea-Reeves

April 19, 2012

Dear Coyne Family,

Although we do not know each other, I would like you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort with the many memories that you share of your Mom. God Bless her and may God keep her resting peacefully.

Connie O'Shea-Reeves
South Boston Resident

John DiCicco

April 19, 2012

Ricky and Christa - you both are in my prayers and thoughts. Your mom was a beautiful soul.

Marji Ramirez

April 18, 2012

Barbi was my friend for 54 years even though I haven't lived in Boston for many years we kept in touch. Now she's gone and part of me goes with her. Goodbye my dear friend. Love always.
Marji

Boston Harbor Lobstermen Co-op

April 18, 2012

Ricky may god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow.May your mother R.I.P.

Karen McEachern

April 18, 2012

Dear Coyne Family, We do not know each other , but heard about Barbara's death from South Boston friends. We hope you will know that Barbara and all of you are in our prayers and thoughts . May God be with you.
The McEachern Family

Janet O'Connor

April 18, 2012

Words are so hard to find at a time like this but know the Coyne family is in my thought and prayers.

April 18, 2012

Ricky,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother's generosity of cooking, especially my retirement dinner will never be forgotten.
With our deepest sympathy.
Joe, Arlene & Jolene Dooley

April 18, 2012

No words can express the sorrow our community has for the Coyne family. Your on everyone's mind and in everyone's prayers.
Fondly,
The LItto Family

Lilly Denn Charrette

April 18, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Coyne Family. Such a devastating loss. Love The Denn Family

Billy O'Brien

April 18, 2012

Love & prayer's to the Coyne family. Xo

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