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ESTER COUGHLIN Obituary

COUGHLIN, Ester Margaret (Thebado) Died February 10, 2020. Ester grew up in County Clare, Ireland and later lived in Mattapan, Weymouth and Braintree. She worked as a bookkeeper for 20 years at Hale and Dorr Law Firm in Boston before retiring. She was a strong and hardworking woman who was fiercely devoted to her family.

Beloved wife of the late Ernest A. Thebado, Sr. and Arthur W. Coughlin, Sr. Devoted mother of Michael Thebado of Franklin, Patrick Thebado of Plymouth, James Thebado of Weymouth, Neal Coughlin of ME, John Coughlin of Quincy, Stephen Coughlin of ME and their spouses and companions, Reverend Paul Coughlin of Medford and the late Ernest Thebado, Jr., Ruth Sampson, Arthur Coughlin, Jr., Dennis Coughlin and Kevin Coughlin. Predeceased by 13 siblings. Cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to many. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Visiting Hours on Thursday, 4-8 PM, in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, MA 02155. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM in St. Gregory Parish, 2215 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02124. Burial in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Boston. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Ester may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. See www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences or call 781-335 -0045.

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2020.

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Katie Kearney

March 28, 2020

I'm sorry for your loss. We just heard this sad news I remember her from her last visit back to Co. Clare.

Katie Kearney

March 28, 2020

Sorry to hear of your mom passing I remember her last time home to Co. Clare. You are all in our thoughts and prayers

Carol Amicangioli

February 16, 2020

Paul, Im so sorry to Hear of Your Moms Passing. My Condolences to you and all the Family. I am sorry I was unable to attend the services. I have you all in my thoughts and Prayers. Love to All, Carol Amicangioli and Family.

Arthur Buonopane

February 15, 2020

My sincere condolences Father Paul.
Very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Peg &

February 15, 2020

Father Paul, Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Peg & Bill MacDougall

Michelle Cirrone

February 13, 2020

So sorry for your loss Father. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

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Feb

13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

St. Raphael Church

512 High Street, Medford, MA

Feb

15

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Gregory Parish

2215 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA

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