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John COGHLAN Obituary
Professor John Paul AO
His wide-ranging knowledge
and his many interests will be sadly missed by his friends at our monthly lunches.
- The Friday Table, University House
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Richard Pestell
June 10, 2018
Vale John Coghlan. I was truly saddened to hear of Johns passing. You were a tireless advocate throughout your life for Australian science and a quiet mentor for countless Australian scientists. Your sage advice and persistent support for many without a voice will be sadly missed.
May 28, 2018
A Great and long standing friend. Despite our differences at times. FAREWELL Trefor
May 28, 2018
Vale a great scientist and great man
AN HONEST man here lies at rest,
As e'er God with his image blest;
The friend of man, the friend of truth,
The friend of age, and guide of youth:
Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd,
Few heads with knowledge so inform'd:
If there 's another world, he lives in bliss;
If there is none, he made the best of this.
Robbie Burns
Chris Arnold
May 24, 2018
John, a truly great Australian and a friend and mentor. Your wisdom and contribution will long be remembered. Sadly missed. Chris Arnold & Margot Costanzo.
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Heather Howard
May 24, 2018
Vale John Coghlan
I am deeply saddened to learn of John's passing, he was a true gentleman. John was a champion for so many projects and we at the Human Variome Project were lucky to be included. John stood up for his principles, fought for good science and encouraged all to strive, to work harder and smarter. He was always ready with a story about the early days of the Florey and Melbourne University and to bring joy. I am lucky to have shared so many wonderful occasions with both John and Marelyn. My deepest sympathy goes to the family of which he was so proud.
John will be sorely missed; I will remember and value John's friendship, humor and kindness always.
Daryl Le Grew
May 24, 2018
Vale John Coghlan
We were deeply saddened to learn of John Coghlan's passing. Of all the scholars we have known over four decades, John was among the best.
His academic achievement, his leadership qualities and his commitment to community speak for themselves; Generations of graduates, post doctoral scholars and colleagues, academic and professional, will reflect with admiration and gratitude John's mentoring and nurturing over the years. Beyond that, John was a truly Renaissance character; he combined his cut-through analysis with an extraordinary capacity for lateral thinking, initiating ideas that challenged orthodoxy. Always looking over the horizon; and always with a twinkle in the eye.
As a dear friend and kindred spirit John's warmth, peerless advice and enthusiastic encouragement will be missed by many. None more so than by his wife and life partner Merilyn. Together they were a formidable force, their discourse was as brilliant as it was startling.
Our deepest sympathy goes to the whole extended family.
Missing him greatly,
Daryl and Jo Le Grew
peter brooks
May 22, 2018
John we will remember your intellect, your mentorship of so many medical scientists and your penetrating humour Vale you giant of a man
Peter Brooks Melbourne University
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