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Nancy Coan Obituary
Born March 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Clifton B. and Marie O. (Lerette) Webster. She attended Hallowell schools and worked for many years for the Department of Health and Welfare, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, and in later years for the City Clerk's office in Hallowell.
Nancy was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Gardiner. She was a volunteer at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta and had been a volunteer at the food kitchen at the Sacred Heart Church in Hallowell. She was well known locally for her skills as a cook and caterer. Her greatest passion was always her beloved family.
She is survived by her daughter, Valerie A. Benton, and her husband, Bob Benton, of Turner; her son, John G. Coan III, and his partner, James Bridgman, of Northampton, Mass.; her son, James A. Coan, and his wife, Patty Coan, of Pittston; her husband, John G. Coan Jr., of Gardiner; her grandchildren, Sarah McKenna, Anthony Barker, Jacob Coan and Jason Coan; her great-grandson, Aiden Barker; her sister, Cynthia McPherson; brother-in-law Jim Keenan; sister-in-law Faith Webster; several nieces and nephews; and her granddog, Maggie.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Clifton B. Webster, James H. Webster and Julia A. Keenan.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, for the wonderful care and thoughtfulness during this difficult time.
Visiting hours will be held Sunday, May 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, May 2, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Gardiner. A celebration of her life will follow the Mass at the American Legion Post 4 on Griffin Road in Gardiner. Burial will occur in Hallowell Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to your local food pantry or soup kitchen.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Coan
May 3, 2011
We want to add our condolences to the
family. Nancy was a wonderful, thoughtful person as well as a very nice friend to us. She will be missed.
--Dotty Pickard and Don Adams
Sandy Rowe
May 2, 2011
Nancy was loved by so many people. She touched my heart in many ways she helped when my grandmother was sick, she was always their for my mother and myself. She loved to cook and share her love of cooking and was a great listener. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. She will dearly be missed.
Steve Woodside
May 1, 2011
Nancy was such a nice lady. My condolences to all.
Nancy Blethen
April 30, 2011
I will always remeber Nancy and how kind she was to me when we lived next door and I would go over every evening to watch TV. She showed me some cooking tips. Nancy loved my mother very much and visited and brought cookies when she came. We will all miss her. She will always be with you in your hearts.
Michele LaVoie
April 30, 2011
To the Coan Family, We are very saddened to hear about the loss of this wonderful lady,Our prayers are with you in this time of grief. Tod,Michele ,Hunter, Skye, Willow ,and Piper LaVoie
neil nilson
April 29, 2011
To Jack and his family, I send our condolences. Having grown up with Jack and Nancy in Hallowell, I feel we have lost a family member. Be proud of her accomplishments and kind,giving ways. And to Jim and Patty, bless you for the care you gave Nancy.
Neil Nilson, CT
April 29, 2011
To The Coan Family,
Nancy was a wonderful woman filled with love for her family and for Hallowell where she lived most of her life.She was a kind woman whose good deeds helped many.Nancy's life made a difference and she will be much missed. Betty Berdan
Ken & Marge Hayes
April 29, 2011
To the family of Nancy. We are very saddened at the loss of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will always remember the happy days in Hallowell.
Rachael Cummings
April 29, 2011
I am truly sorry for your loss. Nancy was always wonderful to me and she will have a special place in my heart forever. She was also one of Papa's favorite people.
Leah Barton-Kinnie
April 29, 2011
Thankyou Grandma Nancy for you constant love an support. I will miss you deeply. Your caring heart will be missed by all who knew you. Thankyou for always listening an never giving up but always incourage.
April 29, 2011
Jim & Patty, we are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.
Bob& Sandra Soucy Chelsea
April 29, 2011
Truly sorry for your loss. Losing the Matriach (often the glue that holds the family together) of the family is always difficult. Nancy's full life touched many. My thoughts are will you all.
Janet Potter
April 28, 2011
Sincere sympathy on your traggic loss. My prayers and love is with all of you.
Janet Potter (Palermo, ME)
Janet Potter
April 28, 2011
Sincere sympathy on your traggic loss. My love and prayers are with all of you. Janet Potter(Palermo, ME)
Kelly Mount
April 28, 2011
Dear Jim and family, my most sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you. What a wonderful woman you had in your life and will always have with you. Your memories with live on forever.
Kelly
April 28, 2011
Dear Valerie, John and Jim, deepest
sympathy for your loss. Fondest
memories of Aunt Nancy, such a loving
person and full of life. May the
Lord comfort you all. Love, Janet
Vashon
Pat Bennett
April 28, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark & Lori Gagnon
April 28, 2011
Jim, Patty, Jake, Jason and Sarah.
We are so sorry for the loss. I did not know Mrs. Coan but sounds to me like she was a wonderful lady and she raised a fine famly. I know you will keep her in your hearts forever. If we can help in anyway, please let us know.
Judy Ward
April 28, 2011
Nancy's creativity and love of cooking inspired me, it is the reason I love to cook today. I worked with her for years at F & W and shared many good times in her warm relaxing kitchen with her family and friends. My thoughts are with you, and all those she made feel so welcome and at home.
April 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jennifer Roy Plato.
Lori Brann
April 28, 2011
Valerie, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember our sleep overs at your house in Hallowell when we were kids and all the fun we had. My house was in such turmoil most the time it was so nice to be at yours.
Penny Jackson Pray
April 28, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom was always such a wonderful friend to our Mom. She was always there and with that great smile on her face. Such a great lady - she will be missed by many.
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