John P. Coughlin Jr.

John Patrick Coughlin, Jr., 82, passed away on Dec. 26, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brighton, MA on Aug. 29, 1933 to John and Mary (DeSonie) Coughlin. He attended Matignon High School, Cambridge, MA before moving to Concord and graduated with the CHS class of 1952. He played baseball and football and played in the Winston-Salem Bowl coached by Bernie Megin. He was a graduate of Boston College and served in the U.S Army. John was a salesman for Breck Shampoo, Hunter Sportswear and Aspen SkiWear. He and his family moved to Holly NY and owned and operated Bike and Ski and an ice cream parlor in Brockport, NY. The family moved to Woodinville where he owned and operated Woodinville Ski Rentals for many years until his retirement. John loved New England, especially Cape Cod where the family spent many summers, the great Northwest and his love of gardening was endless. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Dora, and his daughter, Louise Faulds. He is survived by his children, Julie Manion, Jenifer and Matthew Coughlin, his sister, Carol Ober and her husband, Dale, of Durham, NH and many nieces and nephews. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Alberg, VT at a later date.