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Donald Coppenrath Obituary
Clinton - Donald F. Coppenrath, 55, of 56 Boylston St., died Monday, February 20, 2012 in UMass-Memorial Healthcare, University Campus, Worcester, after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Patricia A. (Krafve) Coppenrath; a daughter, Mallory A. Coppenrath of Somerville, whom he adored; three sisters: Betty Todino, Joan Shepard and Sandy Manning; nieces and nephews; and his coworkers at NyproMold, whom he considered to be his extended family. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Coppenrath.
Born and raised in Clinton, son of the late Francis and Frances (Adshade) Coppenrath, Don was a life-long resident. He attended Clinton Schools.
For many years, he worked for NyproMold, as a tool maker.
A member of St. John the Evangelist Church, Don was an animal lover, and avid sports fan, especially fond of the San Francisco 49ers. As fishing was his favorite pastime, he was a member of Bass Masters, and many other fishing clubs.
A graveside service for Don will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. There are no calling hours. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Road Sterling, MA 01564. McNally Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., is directing arrangements. For online condolences, please visit
www.mcnallywatson.com.
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for Donald Coppenrath
Susan Philbrook
February 16, 2020
Thinking of you...missing you.
Knowing you're with loved ones eases the pain. Love you, Uncle Donny.
February 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss Tricia and Mallory. Joann Krafve
Ed Philbrook
February 27, 2012
I'll never forget you Uncle Donnie. You were the first one to take me fishing, all the time you spent with me at Nanny's kitchen table when I was a little kid, your sense of humor, your love for your family, your smile, I'll never forget you. I love you.
And yes, I know.
Your nephew,
Pat Fuller(Driscoll)
February 24, 2012
Mal, I was so sorry to hear about your father. I'll be praying for you and your Mom.
Madelyn Grady
February 23, 2012
Trisha & Mal, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the comfort of family and the sympathy of friends help to console you in this time of sorrow. ~Fitzgerald & Quill Ins.Agency
February 23, 2012
February 23, 2012
Trisha and Mal and family,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Stay strong. Love, Deb and Steve Kilgour
Tom Lindsay
February 23, 2012
I am sorry to hear of our loss of Donnie
I enjoyed working with him at Nypro for many years. My prayers are with his family
July 4th 2010
Susan Philbook
February 23, 2012
Fred Johnson
February 23, 2012
To Donnie's Family...Sorry, for your Family's loss.I had the pleasure to work with Donnie at Nypro and knew him
outside of work for many years. He had some great fish stories to tell.My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Sandra Chase
February 22, 2012
To Betty and Family Donnie was a great guy I enjoyed working with him at Nypromold, you are all in my Prayers.
Ann Kamarauskas
February 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy and condolences to Trisha, Mallory and Donny's family. Your in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
ralph thibodeau
February 22, 2012
Don you will be missed. To your family I am sorry for your loss.
Susan Philbrook
February 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy goes to all family and friends of my Uncle Donnie. He was a great influence of life. His great smile, fun-spirit, and gentle nature are memories I'll keep forever. He was a great man who cherished time spent with his family.
I love you, Uncle Donnie...You will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Your niece,
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