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Cousin John’s Obituary

Posted on June 2, 2011 by observationist

Obituary of John Coakley, April 26, 1936 – May 29, 2011. Continue reading →

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John’s Wake

Posted on June 2, 2011 by observationist

Cousin John was a deep and soulful man, the stillest of waters. His wake wasn’t the usual Irish affair; rather a low-key gathering of family and a few friends, to remember a quiet, shy, gentle and unassuming brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Continue reading →

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First Observations

Posted on May 30, 2011 by observationist

Memorial Day 2011. My cousin John died last night. Old soldiers never die. Continue reading →

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