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David Coran Obituary
Worcester - David W. Coran, 79, of Worcester died Wednesday, August 19th at home surrounded by his family. He leaves his wife of 46 years, JoAnn N. (Lyons) Coran; his daughter, JoAnn B. Kiefer and her husband, Allen of Worcester; two brothers, Alfred Coran of Ormond Beach, FL and Raymond Coran and his wife, Mary Ann of Leicester; two grandchildren, Nathan and Kaitlyn Kiefer of Worcester. He was predeceased by three brothers, Iris, Homer and Arthur J. and a sister, Doris Haynes.
He was born in Spencer the son of Arthur and Florence (Riopel) Coran. David was a veteran with the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. He worked at Reed Plastics for over 40 years, retiring in 2001. After retiring, David served as the parking lot attendant at Our Lady of the Angels School. He was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Church. Mr. Coran was a long time Red Sox fan and was an avid Notre Dame Football fan. David enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff of Kindred at Home, especially David's nurse Bonnie DeMello for the exceptional care and compassion they offered during his illness.
His funeral is Saturday, August 22nd from O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main Street. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, August 22nd from 8:30 until 9:30 AM in the funeral home. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Angels Church Building Fund, 1222 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01603 or to Kindred at Home – Boston, 130 Rumford Ave. Suite 211, Auburndale, MA 02466.
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Cindy Duff
August 26, 2015
Dear Joann, I want to wish you and your family my deepest sympathies on the passing of David. My name is Cindy and I was the flower girl at your wedding. I still have the wedding picture taken at the airport.
veena Garg
August 24, 2015
Joann,
i am very sorry for you loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family
August 22, 2015
Aunt Joann and family. I am so sorry to hear about Uncle David. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and he is up in heaven with Tom and my mother and there will be no more suffering. I will be up there in a couple of weeks and I will come to visit as I alwasys have since moving to Florida. I will always remember Uncle David with his advice he gave me on my first date. We had a lot of laughs about that. May you rest in peace Uncle David until we are all together some day. Love and Prayers Donna
Kathy Perham
August 21, 2015
Uncle David will be missed by all that knew him. His laugh will forever be heard when I think of him. My live and prayers go out to Aunt Joann and my cousin Joann and her family. I wish I could be there but I am here if you ever need to talk love you all
Mary Riani
August 21, 2015
I used to work with Davey many years ago at Reed.He spoke often of his family, especially sharing stories about his daughter. I remember him saying he looked forward to receiving a one pound bag of peanut m & m's every Christstmas from his daughter.Davey was a good man who loved his family! Sending hearfelt sympathy to all his loved ones.
Sandy Rice
August 21, 2015
I will truly miss Uncle Dave. I have so many fond memories growing up be it cookouts at our house, Saturday bowling or trips to a Red Sox Game (we all know if it were up to my dad I never would have seen a Red Sox Game - LOL). Anyway, my love & prayers go out to all the family.
Gina Gaudet
August 21, 2015
JoAnn, So sorry to hear about this. God Bless you and your family.
Mary Morrisard-Larkin
August 21, 2015
Dave always made my day when I was doing concessions for the soccer and basketball games. He will be missed.
Dr.Timothy Hoffman
August 21, 2015
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
August 21, 2015
I know your family does not know me but i am one of Iris's daughters, my condolences to your family and sympathies for not having a chance to meet my uncle.
Evan Minuto
August 20, 2015
I just wish he was still here so I could've meet him and its my wife's godfather
Danielle Hamel
August 20, 2015
I have so many good memories of my uncle Dave aka my best godfather in the world not only was he my uncle he was my best friend
Angie Rivera
August 20, 2015
JoAnn and Family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May you have comfort knowing that he is no longer in pain. May the good and loving memories of your Dad fill your heart and put a smile on your face.
Debby Coran Dupre
August 20, 2015
I have so many fond memories of Uncle Dave. He touched so many hearts. I will miss him dearly. My prayers and love to my Aunt JoAnn, JoAnn, Allen, Nathan and Kaitlyn. Love you all
Kelley Manson
August 20, 2015
My sincerest condolences to JoAnn and family. God bless.
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