Of Clinton formerly of Watertown, passed away on September 3, 2024. Age 81. Beloved husband of Rita (Wilson Doland) Coughlin. Loving father of Christine Coughlin Kennedy of Milford and Timothy Coughlin of Hopkinton. Loving stepfather of David Walsh & his wife Cynthia of Miami, FL, Deborah Parsons of Townsend, Denise Fahey & her husband Michael of Holden, and Daphne Lambert of Worcester. Dear brother of Patricia Sjostedt of Holliston, George Coughlin & his wife Sylvia of Watertown, John Coughlin & his wife Beth of Watertown, and Paul Coughlin & his wife Mary of Melrose. Loving grandfather of Tyler Kennedy. Caring step grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 3 greatgrandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services for Bill will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center 1 Joslin Place Boston MA 02215 or at www.joslin.org
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