Lucille Coughlin

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Lucille Rose Marie Gagne Coughlin, 96, died Friday, May 22, 2015, at home. She was born in Manchester, N.H., on Oct. 31, 1918, the youngest of 10 children born to Cesarie and Arthur Gagne. As a young woman, she helped out at her father's corner store in "The Flats" and later took over the store with her husband, John F. Coughlin. They were married on Oct. 20, 1945.The Coughlins moved with five of their seven children to Gainesville, Fla., in 1967, where they were active members of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gainesville. Lucille was a longtime member of the Council of Catholic Women at the church and was actively involved with many ministries. She will be best remembered for her service on the Bereavement Committee. She was employed at Vital Industries and later by the Alachua County school cafeterias. In retirement, her hands were always busy making beautiful needlework projects for her family and friends, and she gladly shared her specialty, tatted lace.Mrs. Coughlin was preceded in death by John (2009), her husband of 64 years, and by one granddaughter, Katie Wasner (1999). She is survived by five daughters, Aggie (Bob) Guilbert of Waterville Valley, N.H.; Judy Vanasse of Jacksonville; Debbie (Rob) Peters of Tallahassee; and Joanne (Fred) Wasner and Louise (Peter) Van Kirk of Gainesville; two sons, John A. (Joyce) Coughlin of Gainesville, FL; and Michael (Eunice) Coughlin of Austin, Texas; 15 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.. SERVICES: Funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Church in late June. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.Arrangements are under the care of Milam Funeral and Cremation Services, 311 S. Main St., Gainesville, Fla., 32601. (352) 376-5361