Photo courtesy of Waters Funeral Home - Concord
Feb 19, 1958 - Oct 26, 2023
He was never my teacher, but at the start of my career, we became colleagues and friends. We enjoyed a Guinness every so often together at his home. I am lucky to have been able to work with him and been his friend.
Mike Milbury
December 15, 2025 | Friend
Coach always demanded more out of us and we are better men for it. He loved us enough to discipline us when necessary and to hug our necks when it was time to celebrate. You will be missed coach.
Luke Harris
August 25, 2024 | Mooresville, NC | Student
I will always remember Mr Cofrin as both my math teacher and track & field coach. Thanks for everything you did as both a teach and coach.
Peter Rhodes
November 08, 2023
Wishing the Cofrin family peace and comfort. It's been such a challenging time for all.
Rusty was a proverbial force of nature, and his legacy as a father, coach ,and teacher will not be forgotten...
Rob and Trish Kiefner
November 01, 2023 | Concord, NH | Friend
I had the pleasure of running with George on the Springfield College cross country team in the fall of 1976. Although he was only a freshman, he was our #1 runner by the end of the season. A terrific guy. My sincere condolences to his family. Steve Farrell, SC class of 78'
Steve Farrell
November 01, 2023 | School
My sincere condolences to the Cofrins. Coach was a *fantastic* person and leader. It didn’t matter that I wasn’t a great runner, he’d take the time to check on me and give the encouragement I needed. I’ll also always remember him stationed on the side of the road with his van, a few miles from school, waiting for each of us to pass during our practices. A simple gesture that I’ll never forget. Rest easy, Coach.
Sasha Meyer
October 31, 2023 | Student
Rusty was a true gem! As a teacher, colleague and friend I thought of him as a diamond. His precalc tests were hard as diamonds! His humor and wit was as brilliant as diamonds! And his value to the Concord High School community was priceless as diamonds. He made a difference in the world. My condolences to Tim, Nicole, & Brendan and family.
Tamara Hatcher
October 30, 2023 | Work
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Entire Staff of Waters Funeral Home
October 30, 2023 | Concord, NH
Coach Rusty coached me in high school. He toughened me up in a very healthy and nurturing way to build my confidence. His spirit inspired his young athletes. I´ll forever appreciate you Rusty!
Kyle Schneck, CHS `06
October 29, 2023 | School
George "Rusty" Cofrin, aged 65, of Concord, NH, sadly passed away on October 26th after a prolonged battle with brain cancer. Rusty was born to William and Gertrude Cofrin on February 19, 1958. He graduated from Mount Greylock High School in 1976 and earned a BA in Psychology from Springfield College in 1980. That same year, he married Shirrill Prunier of Methuen, MA.
Afte their marriage, Rusty and Shirrill moved to NH to build their careers and life together. Driven by his love for education, Rusty's career began at Pembroke Academy, where he taught mathematics. He later enjoyed an extensive tenure at Concord High School, continuing to teach mathematics until his retirement in 2008.
Beyond the classroom, Rusty excelled in another passion: athletic competition. His competitive nature ultimately led to his remarkable talent for distance running. Rusty's journey started in high school, continued through college, and persisted into his later years, including participation in local Half Marathons and even the prestigious Boston Marathon. His love for running led him to coach at Concord High School, where he served as the Cross Country and Track coach. He instilled in his athletes not only dedication to their craft but also a deep passion and love for it, echoing his favorite quote: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" – Steve Prefontane.
Rusty's light will forever shine in our hearts, and the echoes of his swift footsteps, mathematical expertise, and the melodies of the Grateful Dead will always resonate within us. May his spirit continue to guide, inspire, and remind us to live each day with purpose, perseverance, and a grateful heart.
Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and George St. George of Henniker, NH, and William Cofrin of Franklin, MA and His brother, William Cofrin in 2012. Rusty is also predeceased by his wife, Shirrill Prunier Cofrin.
He is survived by his three children: Nicole (Cofrin) Peasley and her husband Darryl of Concord, NH; Brendan Cofrin of Concord, NH; and Timothy Cofrin and his wife Melanie of Bow, NH. He is also survived by three loving siblings: Wayne Cofrin and his wife Judi of Goffstown, NH; June (Cofrin) Bowers and her husband David of Weare, NH; and Michael Cofrin and his wife Ines of Heidelberg, Germany. His five grandchildren, along with other family members, friends, former students, athletes whose lives he touched, will deeply miss him.
Calling hours will be held November 1st from 4-6 pm at the Waters Funeral Home, located at 50 S Main Street in Concord, NH.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 11th at 10 am at Christ the King Parish, 72 South Main Street, Concord.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to support cancer research of any kind.
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