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Helen Marie Coggeshall
Helen Marie Coggeshall
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Helen Coggeshall Obituary
She was born Aug. 11, 1918, in Pascoag, R.I., the daughter of the late Andrew Mizov Morse and Mary (Benko). She married the late John L. Coggeshall Oct. 18, 1947 at the Central Baptist Church in Norwich. She had worked as a home economics teacher in Clinton, and as a PBX operator at The William W. Backus Hospital. She was a member of the Central Baptist Church, where she served as deaconess and was an active choir member. She was a past president of the Montville Historical Society. She loved music and especially loved to sing and play the piano. During her marriage, she devoted herself to her family, and was known for her excellent pies.
She is survived by her sons, Robert, John and James Coggeshall; daughter, Anne Wimsey; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and by her brother-in-law, Warren.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brother, Andrew; and sister, Anna.
A memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorial donations in Helen Coggeshall's memory may be made to a charity of the donors choice.
Please visit the online memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for Helen's family and to view an extended obituary.
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, is assisting the family with arrangements.
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January 22, 2012
Jim and Rosemary,
We are truly sorry for your loss Our thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow.
Michael and Irene Connell
Ann Zwolenski
January 10, 2012
The boys and I miss you, Grandma. Thanks for being such a great role model for me. You'll be in my thoughts always......
Gary Finnigan
January 9, 2012
My condolences on the loss of your mother. May you find strength in your family, friends, and Faith.
Gary Finnigan
January 9, 2012
To the Coggeshall Family
Sincere condolences from the Montville Historical Society. A hearts memory is eternal.
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Bonnie Vars Giese
January 9, 2012
To the Coggeshall Family ~
I am so sorry hear of your loss.
You will all be in my thoughts & prayers during this time.
Bonnie Vars Giese
Class of 1970 Montville High
lindsay heaslip
January 9, 2012
Ann
I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing,my thoughts are with you
Lindsay
John Coggeshall
January 8, 2012
The day she was born, our music began.
We remember the joy whenever she sang.
So clear, sweet and perfect, God had no choice,
His heavenly choir needed her voice.
irene & bruce foster
January 8, 2012
to Kathy and Bob..so very sorry to hear of your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that the Lord watch over you during this time. Love you both
January 8, 2012
Bob,
So sorry to read of your Mom's passing. My sympathies to the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Lesa Hanson.
Cathy
January 8, 2012
Rest in Peace Helen, I will miss you and the time we spent together .
Naomi Bushnell
January 7, 2012
Jim,
I am sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Naomi
Ann Miller
January 7, 2012
Anne,
Sandy and I send our deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mom. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. It sounds like she was a wonderful person!
Shari Lee Puckett
January 7, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol (Porter) Moran
January 7, 2012
My thoughts are with the family.
Jim Barnes
January 7, 2012
To the Coggeshall family,
I am sorry to read about your loss and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your wonderful memories bring you some measure of peace in your time of sorrow.
Dan and Shannon Webster
January 7, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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