Amelia Lemal Coffin
1936-2010
Amelia Lemal Coffin
74, Glace Bay
It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing
of a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and
sister, Amelia Lemal Coffin, 74 of Glace Bay. Amelia passed away
after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 22,
2010 at the Glace Bay General Hospital.
Born in Glace Bay in 1936, Amelia was the daughter of the late Ambrose
and Ethel (Matheson) MacMullin. She was a member of Gordon United
Church, Reserve Mines. She enjoyed life to the fullest and was
involved for many years with a local bowling league. She was also a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary and Reserve Mines Seniors and
Pensioners Club and was secretary treasurer for a time.
Amelia was a well loved woman who put a smile on the face of whomever
she met. She loved spending summers at the Lollipop with her family.
She took great pride in being a full time mother and wife.
Besides her husband, Norman of 55 years, she leaves to mourn four
children, daughters, Laurie (Glace Bay), Sherri (Halifax), sons, Keith
(Minette) (Reserve Mines), Barry (Ann) (Glace Bay); seven
granddaughters, Jennifer, Kelly, Jenna, Courtney, Emma, Olivia,
Kayleigh; grandsons, Justin, Jaden, Brady; great grandson, Brody;
sister, Rhoda (Bryant) Cann (Reserve Mines), sister-in-law, Sylvia
MacMullin (Reserve Mines), brother-in-law, Fred Sim (Broadway) and
many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her loving cat of many
years, Lucky.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Dorothy
Somers, Ethel Sim; brothers, Darrell, Clarence and Buddy.
Visitation for Amelia will be held Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. in V.J.
McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve Street, Glace Bay. A funeral
service will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Gordon United Church,
Reserve Mines with Martha MacDonald officiating. Cremation will
follow. A luncheon will be downstairs in the church and all are
welcome. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family flowers
only please. Donations in Amelia's memory may be made to the Canadian
Cancer Society of a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences
to the Coffin family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca
Condolences
To the family of the late Amelia Coffin
I am so sorry to hear about her passing she was a great lady and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her
Take Care & God Bless
— Gwe Mac Neil
My sincere sympathy to the Coffin family on the loss of their loved one Amelia. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. RIP Amelia
— Mary Snook
Normie, Laurie, Sherri, Keith, Barry and families:
We are so sorry about Amelia's passing. I had heard that she was ill and was diagnosed with cancer. It is never easy to lose a loved one no matter what their age. My advise to you is to remember all of the good times you shared with your Mom; how much you loved her and yes, how much you will miss her. She will always be in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have been through the same thing with my Mom and Barry's parents. It is not easy. You will think of her often and smile when you remember how great she was with all of you. We are not home this week so we will miss the wake and funeral. We are so sorry that we won't get to visit and reminise. Take care of each other, share your feelings and love one another. God Bless all of you. Marguerite and Barry. xoxo
— Barry and Marguerite Verbeski
It is with many emotions I write this, Amelia is now painfree and at peace but the family is brokenhearted.Ameila was a wonderful woman lived her life to the fullest.She loved being with her family ,especially at the Lollipop.Please know that you are all in my heart and prayers as you journey this difficult road. Whenever I hear the songs "We Rise Again" "Who Let The Dogs Out" I will remember Amelia with a smile and a tear. Remember the good times. RIP my dear friend, God Bless xoxox
— LILY
I am so very sorry for your loss...
I have my own wonderful memories of Amelia from spending summers at the lollipop..
She definatley knew how to make people laugh and was a master planner of many practical Jokes..
It is these and many more fond memories of her that will get you through.. May god Bless All of you in your time of sorrow
Much Love to All
Donna <3 xo
— Donna (Hedd) Cann
Sherri and Family.
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Amelia. While we did not spend a lot of time with her, we have fond memories of cups of tea and long chats. Her visits to Hubbards were always a delight as she was a wonderful woman to spend time with.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
— Elaine, Donnie and Trish
Hi Sherri,
We send our love and sympathies during this very difficult time.
Your friends at PHSI
— Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.
Hi Sherri,
Please accept our condolences.
Best wishes, Brenda, Darrell, Katie, Sophie and Lily
— Brenda, Darrell and Family
Dear Laurie, It's been a long time since we've seen each other. I just read about your mom in the newspaper: So sorry to learn of your loss. I'm sure she'll be fondly remembered.
Sincerely, Brenda Boutilier, Halifax, (now PEI)
— Brenda Boutiier
My grandmother (Lila Gillis Nee McMullin) was a very good friend of Amelia's. Sadly, she too died of cancer seven years ago. Amelia was with her when she died, so i feel i must show thanks for her being there when we could not. My condolences go out to her family. She was a wonderful lady. Amelia traveled the walk of life with courage and kindness and She will be greatly missed. ~ Jacob Daley
— Jacob Daley
Please accept my condolences on the passing of your loved one. I had the pleasure of meeting Amelia at Tom and Shann's and thoroughly enjoyed her wonderful sense of humor and wit.Rest in peace Amelia.
— Carol Stewart
Our heartfelt sympathy to the family.What a great lady,full of wit.So glad we spoke with her just a few short months ago. But now she is at peace.
— HAZEL CANFIELD Larry Cole
