Gilford, NH ---------Joanne M. Coffin, 67, of Sanborn Road, Gilford, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia, on Saturday, December 17, 2011, after a long illness.
Joanne was born July 26, 1944 the daughter of the late Joseph and Alma (O’Clair) Caldrain in Concord, N.H.
Joanne worked throughout her life at Gardner-Jewett Fuel Oil, Public Service of New Hampshire, Metz Electronics, Laconia Clinic, Irwin Marine and the last 25 years as a homemaker.
She was a mother to 6 children but a mom to many others.
Joanne enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren, family, friends, and great grand-children. She enjoyed Christmas, in particular, and days spent at the lake and the beach.
Joanne is survived by her husband of 31 years, Sean Coffin of Gilford; five sons and daughter-in-laws, Ron and Jane O’Connor, Jr. of Gilford; Kevin and Heidi O’Connor of Gilford, Chris and Nancy O’Connor of Gilford; Jamie and Stephanie O’Connor of Navarre, Florida and Sean II and Crystal Coffin of Tamworth; one daughter and son-in-law Sonya (Coffin) and Nick Esposito of Raleigh, North Carolina; six grandchildren Justin O’Connor, Emily O’Connor, Abigail O’Connor, Mason Coffin, Chantell Pearson and Ryan Loring; two great grandchildren; one brother, Armand J. Caldrain and his wife Betsy of Laconia and a sister Donna M. Fuller and her husband Paul of Gilford; two nephews and two nieces, and many friends. She is also survived by her two black labs, Abby and Jade.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 from 5:00-8:00PM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 10:00AM at St. Andre Bessette Parish – Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, N.H.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Laconia, NH.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.