I couldn't of asked for better neighbours, you will be greatly missed. I’m sorry I couldn’t attend today but your in my thoughts. Rip Ted xxx
Edward John "Ted" Coughlin (28 Sep 1927 - 11 Apr 2022)
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- St. Mary's Churchyard Main Street Blidworth NG21 0QX
- Date
- 6th May 2022
- Time
- 11.30am
In loving memory of Edward John "Ted" Coughlin who sadly passed away on 11th April 2022.
Ted was born on 28th September 1927 in Forge Cottage at the Remount Depot, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, where his adored father Patrick James Coughlin had taken up the post of blacksmith after more than 20 years' service in the Royal Artillery.
Ted started work as a trainee engineer in Nottingham at the age of 14. After his National Service in the Army, he decided to change direction and took a job down the coal mine at Bestwood.
He married Joan Harrold in 1958 and a year later their only child, Karen, was born. For the first three years of Karen's life, they lived with Joan's parents at Crown Street in Nottingham, before moving to Bestwood village.
When that pit closed in 1968, he transferred to Blidworth Colliery and the family moved to Rainworth.
Ted remained at Blidworth for the rest of his working life until taking early retirement just prior to that pit closing in the late 1980s.
He had a long, healthy and happy retirement. His family grew with the arrival of son-in-law George, then beloved grandson Matthew. In recent years he was proud to become a great-grandfather when Matthew and Sarah's son Henry was born. Tragically, George died in 2011.
Sadly, Ted lost his beloved wife of 62 years Joan in January 2020, followed later that year by 'the best pal a man ever had', his friend of more than 70 years Ron Langley.
Ted is survived by daughter Karen, grandson Matthew and wife Sarah, great-grandson Henry, along with seven nephews and nieces in England and the USA.
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Brother-in-Law and Uncle who always had a smile and kind word for everyone. Gone to join his beloved wife Joan, and brother Pete, and sister Eileen.
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June, Deborah, Gary and families
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Ted will always be remembered with fondness and appreciation
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To a great Grandad, and Great-Grandad,
Goodbye, 'Erbert. I'm going to miss you so much, with your pearls of wisdom and your great sense of humour. We all miss you here - me, Sarah and your Great-Grandson Henry, especially.
I'll make sure I have a pint in your honour, Grandad. RIP and love you loads and loads and loads.
Matthew, Sarah, Henry, Bella and Percy xxxxx
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In loving memory of Uncle Ted.
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Ted, it was a pleasure working and knowing you, life is not as good without you in it.
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A lovely eulogy,sharing great memories of a good friend Ted. You will be sadly missed xx Love Don, Barbara & family x
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Dapper Dad. It had to be a suit, tie, pocket hanky, even when you're on the pier at Clacton with your infant daughter. My Dad was known for looking smart, no matter what the occasion.
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In thoughtful mood. He's probably thinking 'why aren't I in a suit?' It took us about 60 years to get him in a woolly, but this was one of his favourites.
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All our love and blessings for our dear Uncle Ted. You were the Best uncle ever.
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Dear Uncle Ted. You were a special person and a true gentleman. I don’t think there could have been a better friendship than yours with Dad - not many people get that.
I know you and dad will be up there now, best suits on ( always smartly dressed )standing by the bar putting the world to rights. You will never be forgotten ‘me Darlin’ x x
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Special memories of all the good times we shared. Enjoy that pint or 2 ! With Ronald
Love Nora
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My precious Mum and Dad, Ted and Joan, married for 62 years and 27 months alone for my dad after he lost her. He missed her every day. Now I will miss them both every day for the rest of my life. Love you both so much x
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RIP uncle Ted, we had some good times and you were a top bloke. Will be sadly missed. I am sure you will be drinking beer in that pub in the sky with my dad as we speak.
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Dapper Dad. It had to be a suit, tie, pocket hanky, even when you're on the pier at Clacton with your infant daughter. My Dad was known for looking smart, no matter what the occasion.
In thoughtful mood. He's probably thinking 'why aren't I in a suit?' It took us about 60 years to get him in a woolly, but this was one of his favourites.
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