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Mary Coulthard Obituary
Betty lived in West Brookfield for over 40 years. She served the community as Town Clerk for 13 years, and was involved in a number of local causes, including the Inaugural Bandstand Committee and the War Memorial Committee. She was a devout Catholic. Perhaps more than anything else, Betty loved to spend time and party with family and friends.
Betty's funeral will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Main Street, West Brookfield, MA. 01585. The burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday from 3 to 7 PM in the Pillsbury Funeral Home, Route 9/Old West Brookfield Road, Brookfield. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the West Brookfield Rescue Squad, PO Box 540, West Brookfield, MA 01585.
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Jackie Pahl
September 8, 2008
Dear Karen and Family,
Ron and I were so saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. We know what a special lady she was and how much you all loved her. We are so sorry that we could not be with you. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family.
Jackie and Ron
Lindsey Smith
September 7, 2008
Dear family of Betty,
We just returned from a week at Rockport with our "kids" to find a message on the machine from several days ago saying your Mom has died. We are so sorry to hear that even though we knew she was very ill. Most of our "good times" were with Pete and Betty and their young family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lindsey and Barbara Smith.
Jennifer Lapen
September 6, 2008
There are so many wonderful memories of times spent at the "house with the red shutters". From sleep overs to four square and ping pong, your Mom made sure that we all had fun and plenty of laughs. She was instrumental in setting up our sewing lessons in Southbridge, skiing lessons at Mt. Tom, and our ski vacation at Okemo(?). She was there for all of our ski shows, boat club dinners, and just about everything else that was important in our lives. Your mother, and all of you "kids" played an enormous part in my early life, and I want you to know that she will be missed. She does leave a wonderful family behind to continue her lessons and keep the memory of her vibrant life alive. Certainly, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Fitzgerald
September 6, 2008
Dear Karen and Family, very sorry to hear of your mom's passing, as if she didn't have enough kids to keep track of , she provided many wonderful times to all the other kids in town, sincerely, Karen (Jackson)Fitzgerald
Richard (Dick) Erban
September 6, 2008
Having had many experiences with the members of the Coulthard family as a teacher and through the Rescue Squad, I send my deepest sympathy and condolences to the entire family. You are a remarkable clan.
Fr. Thomas Wright
September 6, 2008
My sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. Be assured of a Mass celebrated for the repose of the soul of Mrs. Coulthard. I wish I could be with all of you at this time.
Jim and Pat Paugh
September 5, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise Reyes
September 5, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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