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BETTY COFFIN Obituary

Betty Coffin Aged 80 years, died peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband, Stanley, daughters Pam (Craig) Hellon, Cris (Paul) Astabie" and son Scott Coffin. She is the loving grandmother of Jessica, Leigha, Jason, and Christopher. Betty was born in San Francisco and graduated from Polytechnic High School. She was actively involved with her Church, Most Holy Redeemer, was a volunteer with the Duboce Triangle Newsletter, an avid SF Giants fan. She was involved with the Aids Memorial Quilt, helping to make over 200 quilts. She was honored by Mayor Frank Jordan for Community Service and by Most Holy Redeemer Aids Support Group. Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Friends may call Tuesday after 3PM at SULLIVAN'S FUNERAL HOME, 2254 Market St. , bet Noe and Sanchez Sts., where a Vigil Service will be at 7:00PM and are invited to the committal service Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations in Betty's memory preferred to Breast Cancer Research.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2012.

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Pam Hellon

May 12, 2012

I was such a lucky kid to have Betty as "My Mother". Growing up with her was like having a big, fun sister. We were best friends. Mother's Day has been my favorite holliday for the past 25 years because my sister & I were able to share motherhood stories over lunch with her and laugh until we cried. I will miss her terribly, but feel fortunate to have had her in my life for 54 years. "To you Mom.....Cheers!"

Galen "Fuji" Gee

May 1, 2012

Betty you will be truly missed. My Condolence go out to The Coffin Family. Your wonderful smile and great personality will always be remembered.

Laurie Craig

May 1, 2012

I did not not know Betty personally; only through her daughter, Cris. Cris came into my family's life when she became a Special Education aide to my autistic son, Alexander, where she did an amazing job. Now I am lucky enough to work with her on a daily basis in the elementary school setting, and her son, Christopher is a great friend to my youngest son, Patrick. Cris is a shining example of the wonderful mother Betty was - her legacy lives on.

Janet Haire

April 30, 2012

Betty, we love you and will miss you tremendously. 8 am mass at MHR will just not be the same without your vibrant spirit and energy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Best, Janet Haire

Sheila Normile

April 30, 2012

Betty was an institution at the 8:00 Sunday mass at Most Holy Redeemer. We will miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

Joseph Connolly

April 30, 2012

We will always love you Betty.

Maggie Kenny

April 30, 2012

There are no words I can write that appropriately express how I'm feeling. I will miss Betty very much but I am so grateful for having had her friendship. A devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and a genuine friend. My sincere condolences to Stan and the whole family.

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