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FRANCIS COUGHLIN Obituary

COUGHLIN, Francis G. Age 81, of Milton, passed away February 22, 2026. Born in Boston to the late Martin and Sarah (Connelly) Coughlin. A proud graduate of Boston College and Bentley University, Frank was a dedicated and highly respected CPA, who faithfully served the greater Boston community for many years. He cherished time spent with his family and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots. Beloved husband of Mary (Foley) Coughlin. Loving father of Sean Coughlin and his wife, Nina of Cambridge, Patrick Coughlin and his wife, Meghan of Bridgewater, Brian Coughlin and his wife, Karen of Sharon and Meaghan Coughlin and her wife, Allison of KY. Cherished grandfather of six grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Sheila Heaney of Hingham. He was preceded in death by his brother, Martin J. Coughlin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Gregory Church, 2223 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Family and friends invited. Visiting Hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, SQUARE, Sunday, March 1, from 1-4 PM. To leave the Coughlin family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 24 to Feb. 27, 2026.

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Mar

1

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1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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2

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saint Gregory Church

2215 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02124

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

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