Una COGHLAN Obituary

COGHLAN, Una - Died on May 15, 2013 after a short illness. Born in Limerick, Ireland in 1925, she spent her teaching years in Combermere and Toronto where she was highly regarded as both a classroom teacher, a guidance counsellor and principal. A deep commitment to peace and social justice lead Una to become an active member of the Voice of Women for Peace. She is survived by her brother, Sean, SJ and her sister, Kathleen. Una leaves a wide circle of friends and former students who will miss her too. Donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Joan of Arc Church, 1071 Bloor St. West, on Tuesday, May 21st at 11 a.m. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after justice for they shall be satisfied."

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Published by Toronto Star from May 17 to May 18, 2013.

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Kathleen Bridel

May 25, 2013

A dear friend
Sympathy to Kathleen and Sean

Evangeline Kubin

May 24, 2013

I expect Kathleen and Fr. Sean longed to be with us at their sister's funeral. With sympathy I write this report of Una's funeral. It was a beautiful service meticulously planned. It was a perfect celebration of a most well lived life. The beautiful St. Joan of Arc church (http://www.joanofarc.ca/index.php ) was filled with admirers from the many focuses of Una's life. We included those from her parish, former students and colleagues, from FCJ, from Voice of Women for Peace, and those of us lucky enough to have been her neighbours, as was I. The Mass was a lovingly service by her good friend, and enhanced by the organist who also led us in the singing of the beautiful hymns Una had selected. We concluded with Salve Regina. We rejoiced in Una's returning home. ‘As a deer yearns for running streams, So my soul is yearning for you My God.' And as we were enriched by this mediation, we filed as Una wished, to the church hall for a delicious reception and a chance to meet and talk more of who Una was to us.

My condolences to Kathleen and Fr. Sean.

Esther Gorospe

May 21, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May 17, 2013

Una's friendship was one of the choicest blessings in my life - inspiring, nurturing and supporting.
Heartfelt condolences to Kathleen and Fr. Sean.
As John |Galsworthy said: "Love has no age, no limit and no death."

Shalom!

Nel

visit in February 2012

Phil and Anne Marie Little - McDonell

May 17, 2013

Having no family in Canada Una cultivated a large garden of friendships including former students, co-workers, neighbors, and activists. We were privileged to be part of her extended Canadian family. We grieve her death but more so we are in deep gratitude for the gift of her life which was shared lovingly with so many.

Crystal Garcia

May 17, 2013

Una was always a pleasure to deal with.
She will be missed at Scarlett Heights!

May 17, 2013

I have known Una for 60 years. We had a wonderful relationship. I will continue to pray for her and hope she will for me. My deepest sympathy to Sean and Kathleen.
Betty [Forbes] Murphy.

May 17, 2013

So happy that Una is in a place of joy and no pain; sad for us that we will no longer physically see her.
Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Much Love
Susan and Alex
Boucaud and Petrovic

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