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Bertha Coughlin Obituary


Bertha M. Coughlin
formerly of Binghamton
Bertha Mary O'Donnell Coughlin, 89, beloved mother of Father Thomas Coughlin O.P. Miss. of Old Forge, NY, Lorraine Coughlin Simpson of Old Hickory, TN, Rosemary Coughlin Pettis of Silver Spring, MD, and Bernadette Coughlin Mayhall of Chesterfield, VA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18th, 2010, at Camp Mark Seven in Old Forge, NY in the company of her children. She is also survived by sons-in-law, James Simpson, Ward Pettis, Tony Mayhall; and her grandchildren, Kimberly Simpson Colby, Kristen Simpson Zak, James Simpson Jr., Elise Simpson, Ashley Pettis, Mallory Pettis; and her great-grandchildren, Aidan and Liam Zak and Camden Pettis. Bertha was predeceased by her husband of 29 years, Francis "Pete" Coughlin in 1973; parents, John and Bertha O'Donnell of Bronx, NY and Susie Burns O'Donnell of Bronx, NY; her great-grandson, Anthony Simpson; two sisters, Ella Ritchie and Victoria Wilson; and one brother, John O'Donnell. Bertha graduated from St. Joseph School for the Deaf in the Bronx, NY in 1940 and worked for a mapping company in the Bronx, Endicott-Johnson in Johnson City and Singer-Link in Binghamton. She married Francis "Pete" Coughlin in 1944 and lived in various cities: Malone, NY; Binghamton, NY; West Palm Beach, FL; Honolulu, HI; San Francisco, CA; Silver Spring, MD; Old Forge, NY; and most recently, San Antonio, TX. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in Binghamton, International Catholic Deaf Association Chapter 67 of Binghamton and several deaf organizations. Bertha also spent 28 years volunteering at Camp Mark Seven in Old Forge, NY. Bertha is well loved and will be sorely missed by the deaf children and adults at Camp Mark Seven that she so generously served for so many years.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Sts. John and Andrew, at the corner of Vestal Avenue and Livingston St. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the McDevitt & McManus Funeral Home, LLC, 88-90 Front St., Binghamton on Tuesday , June 22, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camp Mark Seven, 144 Mohawk Hotel Road, Old Forge, NY 13420.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2010.

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Jeanne M. Lambert

July 21, 2011

My deep condolences to you and for some strange reason, I got this in my emails this morning
and wanted you to know hat I remember your mom and sister when I visited you at her house in Rockville years ago. God bless you, Fr. Tom Coughlin!

December 6, 2010

Mom and Grandma Suzie

December 6, 2010

Mom, Dad and Aunt Jean playing cards

December 6, 2010

Mom at 20 years of age.

December 6, 2010

Dr. William Heran

November 6, 2010

Dear Father Tom and family,

I just became aware of your mother's passing. She was such a loving and warm woman and an inspiration to those who knew her (as I did in the early days of CM7).
Loving kindness to you all!

Bill Heran
Philadelphia, PA

Nancy Morris

July 15, 2010

Fr. Coughlin: My thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family. Your Mother was a blessing in this life. I'm so happy to have met her and spent the time chatting with her. God bless you! Love and hugs, Nancy

Palacios Jose

July 2, 2010

Hi, my good friend Fr. Thom. I read today youd mother passed away on June 18th. My deepest condolences. I never forget Bertha. I am very grateful for your care and love during the time I lived with her in Maryland. A good woman, smart and an example of a believer. I will call upon in my prayers for me to intercede with God. Love. José, from Spain.

Lou-Anthony Maio

June 30, 2010

Fr. Coughlin and Family
With Our Deepest Sympathy...She was such a sweet person and we never forgot she was helped with us at the hospital in an emegerncy room after auto accident near by Binghamton, NY a year ago. She and her husband invited us to stay for spaghetti dinner and feel gave us more comfortable...Its hard to know just what to say at this sad time becasue your loss is so great and because she will be missed in so many ways. But even though no words can truly comfort you, perharps they can. In some small way, express the depth of care and concern that's felt for all of you now.
Love, Lou-Anthony Maio & Family

Linda Greeno

June 30, 2010

Deepest Condolences to the family of Bertha M. Coughlin.

Fr Tom, Paul, Bertha and Kath in 2007

Paul & Kath Mullen

June 29, 2010

Dianne /Ray Bond

June 27, 2010

Fr Tom Coughlin and the families
Im very sorry for your biggest loss of your dearest mom/grandma
I know she is happy and no suffer now
Bertha is so proud of you /children for good bessings to have families get together all thru her life
Fr Tom I will pray for you healing and stay well
God Bless you to all!

Anne James

June 26, 2010

Fr. Tom, Lorraine, Rosemary and Bernadette--I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your Mom. She truly was a remarkable woman, and I feel so blessed to have known her. Your whole family made growing up on Mitchell Ave. such a wonderful experience...Please take comfort in knowing that your Mom touched the hearts and souls of so many people in so many ways. May the love of your family and friends help you through this most difficult loss.

Karen Gutmacher

June 25, 2010

Bernadette and family,
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I remember you and I traveled to England, Wales and Scotland on a trip for 30 years. Your late mother was a wonderful. Please send me your address and e-mail address. My e-mail address is: [email protected]

Nancy McCormick-Kovacich

June 25, 2010

I can just picture Bertha and Big Bertha laughing among the fields of joy with Jesus and others in their paradise as they wait for us to come home as well. Your Mom had a joyful spirit about her, even as her body continued to get old. I never knew her as a young woman, but I could almost imagine how she might of been. I certainly can see where you Fr. Tom got your mischievous glint from!! Love to all of you in this time of Joyous sadness. Joy in her being with Jesus, sadness in that you miss her so.
Nancy

Karen Zimmerman

June 24, 2010

Dear Bernadette and family,
She was blessing to so many. May God continue to bless you all.

suzy cooke

June 24, 2010

Fr. Tom and family
my condolence to your mom's passing. God bless your family with your loved one. She is now in a better place to look after you and your family.

Wayne & Pauline Muhlbauer

June 24, 2010

Dear Father Tom & Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Your mother was very wonderful and very friendly lady. She may rest peace in heaven, watching over you and your family. She will be very dearly missed so much.

Steve Noe

June 24, 2010

Tom, I was very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I enjoyed interacting with her the few times I met her.

Francis Cooney

June 24, 2010

Father Tom and Family. My deepest sympathy on the loss of Bertha. I will miss her smile. Knowing she is at better place. Francis Cooney

Ruth (Butler) Ferron

June 24, 2010

Bernadette & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Bertha rest in peace. God Bless, Ruth (Butler) Ferron

Nancy Morris

June 24, 2010

Fr. Coughlin:
I'm so sorry about your Mother passing away. She is at peace and with the Lord. You and your sisters are so blessed to have such a wonderful Mother. All of you are in my prayers. I'll never forget meeting her at NCOD and the fun times we had. God bless you all! Love and hugs, Nancy

judy Griffore

June 24, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom Coughlin and family: I shall never forget when I arrived at
CM7 your mother approached and gave me
her greatest sweet smile that mild my
heart quickly and we did enjoyed chat
from time to time while working there..
the biggest understanding about her was her FAITH that taught me about
important is Love!! Thanks to her and
I do not forget about that...you all
take care and God bless you all...

Ladson Johnson

June 24, 2010

Bernadette & Family,
My condolences, I have great memories of all you guys growing up next to you on Mitchell Ave.

PATRICK AND MARY ANN SLON

June 23, 2010

DEAR FR TOM AND HIS FAMILY ..
WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER AND I KNOW IT IS VERY DIFFUCLT TO LOSE A MOTHER AND I HAVE LOST MY OWN MOM SINCE 1980 AND I STILL MISS HER TERRIBLE ... AND OUR PRAYERS WILL GO TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY , OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ... KEEP IN TOUCH ,TOM AS PAT AND I REMEMBERED YOU BEING TOM TO US... HOPE WE CAN KEEP IN TOUCH....
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS..
LOVE ,
MARY ANN AND PAT SLON

Donalda Ammons

June 23, 2010

Dearest Tom and the Coughlin family-
We send our deepest sympathy. Losing a parent is never easy, no matter when that happens. I just lost my father a month ago and miss him immensely. May you and your family find comfort by reminiscing the wonderful and beautiful moments you have had with her.
With love from Donalda (Ducky) and Diane

Anita Metroka

June 23, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom,
we are so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. Dan and I send our deepest sympathy. She was a sweet lady. We shall keep you all in our prayers.

Carol Lec cese

June 23, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you and the family (loss your beloved Mother Bertha) she has wonderful good life time for her go home to be with her beloved Hubsand... my prayer are with you and bless .....

Judith and Phil Bravin

June 23, 2010

Dear the family of Bertha,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers with deepest sympathy.
Cherish fond memories all of us have about her.
Bertha hugs,
Judith and Phil

Mark Mellenger

June 23, 2010

To Coughlin Family,

Our sympathy go to you on learning the loss of your beloved mother, Bertha. She will be missed by many people who loved her. May her reconnect with her family up in heaven. She was a sweet and full of life lady.

With Love and Prayers,
Mellenger Family

Danny+Nancy.T. Babin

June 23, 2010

Rev Thomas Coughlin,
Mybrother Danny called me via vp to let me know from his Deaf Church about your mother passing away. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. May she rest in peace.
We send you our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May you find peace and solace.
Love Danny and Nancy.T.Babin,Greenacres,Fla

Jody Weidemann

June 23, 2010

Remember your Mother smiling--perfectly happy,
without a care in the world...
Remember her talking/signing---
the familiar tone of her voice, movement of her hands
the one-and-only way she would say it...
Remember her living---
the memories you shared, the moments when you
felt lucky to see her enjoying her beautiful life.
And when you remember her, take comfort in the way
she would have wanted you to keep her memory close,
not with sorrow, but with peace and joy,
in the way you always knew her and will forever know her
in your heart.
-katherine stano-

Jody Weidemann

June 23, 2010

My sympathies to you all for the loss of your Mother.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and ever lasting.
I wish you enough pain so even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all you pssess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.
It takes a minute to find a special person,
An hour to appreciate them,
A day to love them;
but then an entire life to forget them.
Take time to live...for I wish for you ENOUGH!

Joe Holst

June 22, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom,
I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. She was such a sweet person. I still remember her Thursday spaghetti dinners at the House of Studies in Yonkers. May your faith and the presence of family and friends bring you comfort. She is in my prayers.

June 22, 2010

Bernadette,
I am sorry for your loss I am keeping you and your family in my prayers

Bruce Wydallis

June 22, 2010

Fr. Tom, my family and the members of St. Francis deSales Catholic Deaf Club of the Diocese of Bridgeport are touched of your mom's passing. We will offer memorial service Mass soon when we get back from our summer recess. Its never too late to love someone that is remarkable to one and all that came in contact with her. I do recall when at your seminary house in Yonkers she was a charm. Bless her dear Lord.

curt garden

June 22, 2010

hello Fr. Tom and his family, my condolences to your dearest mother Bertha. she is in God's hand now and will watch you all.. she is wonderful woman at Camp Mark Seven. God Bless u all!!!
Curt Garden (louisiana)

Robert Herbst

June 22, 2010

Please know of our prayers for your family and for the OP Deaf Missionaries at this time of your loss. We are hoping to have the Bay Area come together soon for a memorial Mass.

Fr. Robert Herbst
Diocese of Oakland

Family Boudreaullt

June 22, 2010

Dear Father Tom, My most sincerest condolences to you and your family as long we remember of your mother generosity and warmness. Your were part of our heart since Camp Mark 7 and we are eternally grateful of your family support and spiritual guidance. May be peace with Bertha and we are extremely grateful knowing Bertha for many years.

Love from Family Boudreault from Los Angeles and Quebec City

Bill and Anne Dugas

June 22, 2010

May she rest in peace. May God give strength to Fr. Tom and family at their time of grief. We prayed for her and her family here at St. Francis De Sales in Baton Rouge on June 20. We do feel the lost of a loved one from time to time. But Bertha only pasted thru the enternal doors into paradise.Those doors into heaven are only true source of our hope, peace and joy.

Peace,
Bill and Anne Dugas

June 22, 2010

Fr. Tom, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. I remember her from school days at St. Mary's School in Buffalo. May her soul rest in peace. Sandi LaRue

June 22, 2010

Fr. Tom and Family,

I am sorry to learn about Bertha, your loving mother. I have been saying to people that Bertha is a Deaf Mother of Camp Mark Seven! I am truly grateful being around her to learn the positive characters eversince I was one of the first happy campers! Blessed Bertha with a rest in peace.

Love, Grace Ann Netti

Miguel and Gayle Macias

June 22, 2010

Beautiful
Eternal
Rose
Transformed to
Heavenly
Angel

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Peace, light, and love from the Macias family

June 21, 2010

to Coughlin Family, My deepest condolence to you all for the loss of your dearest mother. She had a great sense of God's humor. I will miss her smile. She is now at a better place. God bless her and God bless you all.

Maggi (Margaret) (Cobb) Frommer

June 21, 2010

Fr. Tom, Lorraine, Rosemary and Bernadette,

What I remember most about your Mom is her beautiful face; her peaches and cream complexion and that radiant smile. A lady of true grace, Bertha may have been my mother's dearest friend. I hope they are singing and laughing and dancing together.

My deepest condolences,

Marie Therese S. Condenzio

June 21, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom Coughlin and Family,
I am so sorry for loss of your mother. I remember all of you visited my house in Far Rockaway Beach, NY and beach and dinner. Your mother was a very sweet and friendly. I will always remember her my prayers and may God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Love,

Elaine(Woody) Navratil

June 21, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom and Family.. Rod and I extend our condolences on the passing of your dear mother. She is now in a beautiful place with her other family members who passed on before her. May the Lord grant your family peace and comfort at this time of your loss.

Steve and Tammy Weiner

June 21, 2010

Tammy and I am very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great woman who gave much to others and set example for us to follow. She was blessed to have wonderful familyg. Please accept our condolences and our prayers go out to all of you. May the memories you have with her serve as balm for years to come.

Tammy and Steve Weiner

JoAnn Huss

June 21, 2010

Fr. Tom, you and your family are in my prayers. Blessings and comfort during this time. Hugs, JoAnn

June 21, 2010

Tom and Family,
We here in Japan who had the wonderful pleasure of meeting your dear Mom will be praying that she will be remembered for everything in which she was great --- and --- that everything she held sacred will continue to inspire those whose lives she graced. God bless her. What a lovely lady!
With deepest sympathy,
Jack Deely, OMI and mutual friends

Ray Fleming

June 21, 2010

Dear Lorraine, Rosemary, Bernadette and Tom:
You (and all your family)remain in my heart and prayers at this most difficult time. May God strengthen your ties to one another and may your truly comfort one another. May God bless all that you have done, especially in these past few years as you have cared so lovingly for your mother. May Bertha now rest in the reward she deserves, as that good and faithful servant...Finally, may the words of Jesus come true in your own lives: "blessed are they who mourn, they shall be comforted."
Much love,
Fr. Ray Fleming

Fran/Patty Tadak

June 21, 2010

Dear Tom and family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of your dear Mother's death. Please know that she is very happy with our dear Jesus and his Mother in beautiful Paradise. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers,
Fran and Patty Tadak

nancy panasiewicz

June 21, 2010

i always remember you as my late husband anthony panasiewicz was your schoolmate at st joseph deaf school..may you rest in peace and will miss you..god bless you always.. love,nancy panasiewicz walworth ny

Tony Citta

June 21, 2010

Dear fr Tom and family, I am pray for your mother in peace. May God comfort you and your family.

Dora Bradley

June 21, 2010

Dear Father Tom Coughlin and Family,
On behalf of the North Country New York Deaf Community, please accept our deepest condolences to you for the loss of your most wonderful mom. May God comfort you as He welcomes her home.

Deb Shaffer

June 21, 2010

Dear Fr Tom, Lorraine, Rosemary and Bernadette,
I am so sorry for loss of your mother. She was such a special person. Her smile, shining blue eyes and warm manners that all people loved. I remember in 1986 when I first went to CM7 she took me under her wing. My sign language skills were pathetic. One day a deaf camper mocked me and I did not know it. Bertha saw that and told him tsk tsk that's our cook and we love her. It made me want to cry think about how generous your mother was with me and that boy both. I will never forget your mother.
My sincerest condolences,
Deb Shaffer

Susan Molinari

June 21, 2010

My Dearest Fr. Tom and family,
I keep my prayers for your mother and I will NEVER forget Bertha and I ALWAYS remember her sat with us at Mass and downstair for coffee with her.
She was very friendly and appreicate chat withe Bertha.
I keep my prayers everyday
God Bless you, all
Love and Prayers
Susan Molinari

Rosetta Duren

June 21, 2010

With my deepest sympathy to the family of Bertha Coughlin. I was glad to know Bertha Coughlin. When i met her at Camp Mark Seven, she was a very sweet and special lady. I will alway remember her in my prayer. May God Bless and Surround you with much love.
Hugs,

Edward and Joan McKanday (nee Bennett)

June 21, 2010

Tom:
Our deepest sympathy go to you, your sisters and their families for the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother...

June 21, 2010

Deepest Condolences to the family of Mrs Coughlin..
Dave and Barbara Burnes

June 21, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom and family, you have my deepest condolences. I am keeping you in my prayers and may God continue to comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Beverly Hall Franks

Rev. John Mikalajunas

June 21, 2010

Dear Coughlin Family and Fr. Thomas,
My prayers are with you as you give your Mother Bernadette back to
God. May she have Eternal Rest. It seems like a few years agothat I witnessed the Marriage Vows of Lorraine and James Simpson. God
bless the entire family. I now am the pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Utica since last year. You are all welcome to come and say hello.
Sincerely In Christ,
Father John E. Mikalajunas

Mary Karol Matchett

June 21, 2010

Word has just reached us with sorrow of the death of your mother, Bertha. I always admired the cheerful way she helped everyone and her willingness to get involved in the activities at Camp Mark Seven. I am fortunate to have a chance of knowing her in the past nine years while serving on the Mark Seven Deaf Foundation board.
I will always think of her with fondness. May I extend my deep sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely,
Mary Karol Matchett & Family

Paula Jean Ammons

June 21, 2010

Prayers of comfort to you and family - it was a blessing to have known your mom, a sweet lady with a golden heart!

Joe & Eleanor McLaughlin

June 21, 2010

We remember Bertha, what a wonderful blessing she was to all of us at St. Benedicts. We will miss her very much. Our thoughts are with you.

Jeanne M Lambert

June 21, 2010

Deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Coughlin!

Tom Muscatello

June 21, 2010

Dear Bernadette and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences. A hug of comfort to you all. Love, Tom Muscatello

Keith/Christina Dorschner

June 21, 2010

Fr. Tom:
Our deepest condolence to you for the loss of your dearest mother. Reading from last Sunday: Baptism in Christ will live in Christ so your mother now is with her Loved One. We had wonderful memories with her at the CM7 and at the ICDA conventions.
We will remember you and Bertha in our prayers.
PAX with Love, Deacon Keith/Christina

Rosemary Hand (Decker)

June 21, 2010

The kids told me about your mom, I want to let you, Fr. Tom & your family know how very sorry I am. She was such a sweet, charmed & generous lady. My prayers & condolences goes out for you all.

Fr. Jeremy St. Martin

June 21, 2010

The Deaf Catholic Community of Boston offered Mass for Bertha's soul this past Sunday at Sacred Heart in Newton. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. May we meet her again in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Fr. Tom Coyte

June 21, 2010

Tom,
Your many friends in Colorado are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We will offer Mass for your mother this Sunday.

Sheila Conlon Mentkowski

June 21, 2010

Our prayers and thoughts to Fr. Tom and his family. We have wonderful memories of your mother from the various places we visited you in, from Honolulu, Oakland, SF, and MD. May you cherish all those wonderful memories you have of her.

June 21, 2010

Tom, Bertha has been wonderful lady because she raised you well through her faith in Christ Jesus our Lord. Angels celebrate loudly as she is raised to live forever in Heaven. Still, I pray for you and your family. Don Ames (Burke, VA)

June 21, 2010

My deepest sympathy to you, Father Tom and your family. She was loved by so many and I was honored to have known her through Mark 7 and our trip to NY. May God grant her a loving eternal rest......she surely deserves it. Nora Adams

meg catanzarita

June 21, 2010

Dear Bernadette and family,

Sending you deep sympathy on the loss of your mom. In reading her obituary, it seems as if her kindness continued to touch so many. She must have been so proud of you! We will keep you in our hearts.
love,
Meg (Westfall) Catanzarita

Mrs. Bertha Coughlin & Fr. Tom after Farewell Mass at St. Benedict Parish for the Deaf / St. Francis Xavier Church, San Francisco, CA.

June 21, 2010

Lord, remember Mrs.Coughlin,whom you have called from this life. In baptism she died with Christ, may she also share his resurrection. Our rememberance for today's Mass from Fr. Paul & St. Benedict's Parish for the Deaf in San Francisco, CA for the many wonderful love and memories.

Margie Lundy

June 20, 2010

Dear Fr Tom, Lorraine, Rosemary, Bernadette and their families
We are very sorry for the loss of your beloved and beautiful mother. May she rest at peace and she is so much joy with God and your daddy. I will miss her dearly. Thank God I know her since I was little girl. She was so heartful kindness I ever know. God bless.
Margie and Deb

Peggy James Nacke

June 20, 2010

So sorry to hear about your mom...what wonderful memories we all have of growing up on Mitchell Avenue. Peggy James (Nacke)

Randy & Nancy Sergeant

June 20, 2010

Tom,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. We remember her as a remarkably kind and gentle woman, and are grateful to have been blessed by our acquaintance with her.

Kathleen Hard

June 20, 2010

Family of Bertha,
Will always remember Bertha as lovely and wonderful person I've ever known in Binghamton. She advised me about way of the living when I was young. May she rest in peace.

DIANE FRANCISCO

June 20, 2010

SORRY TO YOUR BELOVED YOUR MOM , BERTHA COUGHLIN NOW SHE IS PEACE WITH AND JOIN FRANCIS"PETE "COUGHLIN IN HEAVEN ,GIVE OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU , FATHER COUGHLIN
FROM DIANE (CLUPPER) FRANCISCO OF SPOKANE ,WA JENNIFER CLUPPER AND DON CLUPPER

Susan McLeod

June 20, 2010

Father Tom and family,
This was one terrific lady! She is a legacy of wisdom, humor, full of love and will be long remembered for many years to come.

June 20, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom and family, This morning the Catholic Deaf Community at St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center, Chicago, IL offered our Mass for your dear mother. Our prayers will continue to accompany you in these days ahead.
For myself, my on-going memory of your mother was that constant smile. No matter what, she smiled. That smile taught me a great deal about the real meaning of Faith. Your mother trusted that no matter what might happen, God would never abandon her and those she loved. She truly was a "faithful servant".
Father Joseph A. Mulcrone

June 20, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom Coughlin:
We all are very sorry to know about your beautiful mom who recently passed away.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and family.
I never forget her beautiful smile and very friendly toward to my family. I have known her since when I was little girl.
Now she is in peace and enjoy being with her husband Pete. Now they are holding their hands and look down to you and family.
Bless you family,
Gail Harvey Smithski and family

Jim Rothwell

June 20, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

S. Maureen Langton

June 20, 2010

Fr. Tom, Lorraine, Rosemary, and Bernadette -

I have been truly blessed having met and known your mom since 1978 when I first came to Binghamton to do "camp-searching." My 12 summers at Camp Mark Seven with Bertha were great ones also. I enjoyed seeing and chatting with her on vp. I will miss those grand times - especially her presence, her lovely Irish smiles, and her words of wisdom. Bertha will be remembered in my prayers - and so will each of you. Much love -

June 20, 2010

To Family of Bertha, I am terrible sorry to hear of her passing. She was full of life. I was honored to know her when I worked at Camp Mark 7 few years ago. May God bless you all!
Terri Harrison, W. Henrietta, NY

kathi reardon

June 20, 2010

Dear Bernadette and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. What a kind, gentle person she was. I have wonderful memories of your mom and your home. Hugs and peace to you. Love Billy and Kathi(Joseph) Reardon

Matthew Cutler

June 20, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom, My most sympathy on your lost beloved mother and beloved one of well know for most supporter for Camp Mark Seven. She will always be remembered in our heart! May Bertha rest in peace. \lm/

Lynn Estes Walter

June 20, 2010

Dear Father Tom and family,
With heartfelt condolences, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. I send you thoughts of comfort.

The Community at Emmanuel Church of the Deaf

June 20, 2010

Our community today remembered Bertha and the entire Coughlin family at Mass today. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories you have of her help make the upcoming days easier. She was a very special lady! May God watch over all of you and surround you with much love.

June 20, 2010

Dear Fr. Tom,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved mother. I know that it meant a lot to you to have her with you on your journeys. God Bless You, your sisters and their families. May she rest in peace.
Loretta Baran, Erie, PA

Deacon Patrick Murray

June 20, 2010

Dear family of Bertha Coughlin, I am sorry about Berha's death. I am so grateful to God to know her. She was so sweet and kind lady! Her faith strongly influenced her family especially Father Tom Coughlin becoming a first deaf priest in America. You all are in my special prayers. May God be with you always!
Love in Christ,
Deacon Patrick Murray
Austin Texas

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If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

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The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

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Ways to honor Bertha Coughlin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

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How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

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How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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