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William Koughan Obituary

KOUGHAN, PC, BGEN William P. Of Marlborough, formerly of Roslindale & Merritt Island, FL, Sept. 26, beloved husband of the late Marie A. (Rizzo), devoted father of Lucille King of Bolton, Francis M. & Mary Lou Koughan of Swampscott, Marie Goodier & Alva of Cumberland, RI, Martin J. Koughan of Sonoma, CA & Gail & the late William P. Koughan, Jr., of Tenn., also survived by 9 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Monday Oct. 4th at 9:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00 AM. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8 pm. Relatives & friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late 278th Captain Commanding Ancient & Honorable Artillery Co. of Massachusetts, Late retired Brigadier General Army Reserve & National Guard, Combat Veteran Army Corps of Engineers, World War II, Asian Pacific Theater, member V.F.W., Knights of Columbus & 32 degree Mason & retired teacher in the Boston Public Schools. In lieu of flowers memorial donations sent to APDA American Parkinson Disease Assoc., 135 Parkinsons Ave., Staten Island, NY 10205.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2010.

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Peter W. Koughan

October 7, 2010

I'm wondering if he was a relative of William Harling Koughan from Prince Rupert, B.C.? In any case my my condolences to his family and friends.
Signed,
Peter William Koughan.

October 4, 2010

Marie, We are sorry for your loss and wish you the best.
Jerry & Susan Perron

Dotty & Marty Koughan

October 2, 2010

We will miss you Uncle Bill. Thank you for letting me into your lifed. Love Dotty and Marty

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