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Roland O'Coin Obituary
W.BROOKFIELD/SPENCER - Roland L. O'Coin, 92, of 19 Church St., died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Nov. 29th, 2013.
He leaves his wife of 67 years, Gertrude B. (Messier) O'Coin; two sons, Paul R. O'Coin and his wife Kathleen of Millbury and Francis L. O'Coin of Worcester; four daughters, Elaine M. Courtemanche and her husband Barry of W.Brookfield, Jeanine A. Morgan of Whitsett, NC, Joanne F. Frederick and her husband Lot of Southbridge and Amy L. O'Coin of E.Brookfield; a brother, Harold Letendre of Lantana, FL; a sister, Lillie B. Letendre of Spencer; 15 grand, 9 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters.
Roland worked at Rexnord Co. in Auburn for 39 years, retiring in 1984.
Born in Spencer, he was the son of Leo and Eva (Duval) O'Coin and lived most of his life in Spencer before moving to W.Brookfield last year. He was a graduate of David Prouty High School and later served his country with the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a member of the Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post 138 in Spencer, Mary, Queen of the Rosary Parish where he was a longtime organist and singer there and for several area churches. He was a former member of the local band "The Korn Kobs", and was most recently a pianist for the Silver Tones at the W.Brookfield Senior Center.
The funeral will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Monday, from 4 to 7p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wing Hospice, 40 Wright St., Palmer, MA 01069
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December 9, 2013
I am sorry I was not able to attend your Dad's wake or funeral but please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Grenier Harvey
December 2, 2013
Kathy and family Our prayers are with you. God's Peace, Ed and Linda Dupuis(Reliant)
Ewa Sobinska-Kaloyanides
December 2, 2013
Dear Joanne, we know that no words can help ease the pain and loss you are feeling right now. You are in our every prayer and thought.
Ewa and Mike
Gail Thibault
December 1, 2013
Sincere sympathy to Jeanine on the loss of your father....sincerely Gail Thibault
Craig Makynen
December 1, 2013
You will truly be missed Uncle Roland. I enjoyed seeing and spending time with you last Christmas. Olivia enjoyed helping you and Aunt Gert folding laundry and just spending time with her.
Love IS1(SW/AW) Craig Makynen and Olivia-Jane Makynen
URSULA COUTURE
December 1, 2013
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING ROLAND FOR MANY YEARS. WHILE I WORKED AT THE QUABOAG NURSING HOME HE ENTERTAINED THE RESIDENTS MANY TIMES OVER THE YEARS. HE WAS A TRUE DISCIPLE OF GOD'S.HE HAD A MUSCIAL GIFT AND HE SHARED IT WITH EVERYONE.I AM SURE HE IS IN HEAVEN SMILING DOWN UPON ALL OF YOU...GOD BLESS. URSULA COUTURE
Jane Denham
November 30, 2013
To my dear friend Joanne,
So sorry for the loss of your Dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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