Frances Zella (White) Coughlin

Frances Zella Coughlin (White), 93 passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2025, after a 10-year battle with Dementia disease. Frances was born in 1931 in Uxbridge, MA and grew up with fourteen brothers and sisters during the Great Depression and WWII.  After the war, Frances met Bill for the first time working on helicopters. It was love at first sight!

Frances’ most significant accomplishment was raising her three children and building a warm, loving home. She also worked at various mills and was a host at McDonalds. Her greatest idea was creating a “Children’s Librarian” position, which she eventually held at the Slater Library, which brought her pride and joy. Along with her husband Bill, she was devout member of the Preston City Congregational Church. She was known to drop off a meal or bouquet of flowers to help in times of need.

Her legacy is one of unyielding kindness and generosity. She was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, and her love and support for her family and community. She was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and a hero to us all.  Her life is a great success story.

Besides her husband she is survived by her sons Christopher and Daniel Coughlin, a brother Fred White, six grandchildren Billy, Nichole, Kerri, Kaitlin, Norah and Ashlyn, and two great grandchildren Mason and Addison. 

She was predeceased by her son Raymond Coughlin, Jr.

A calling hour will be held10:00-11:00AM Friday, January 10, 2025 at the Gagne Piechowski Funeral Home 490 Voluntown Road Jewett City, CT.  A funeral home service will immediately follow at 11:00AM.  Burial will follow at Pachaug Cemetery, Griswold, CT.

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