COGGAN, CARL - It is with much sadness, the family of Norman Carl Coggan of Saint John, NB, age 66, announces his passing which occurred unexpected at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. He was born on June 18, 1948 in Saint John, NB. Carl was employed with the Board of School Trustees from 1973 until his retirement in 2012. He was an avid hunter, outdoorsman who enjoyed gardening and was happiest when surrounded by his family. Carl was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed by many. Carl is survived by his much loved and cherished children Angela McIntyre and her husband Peter of Leduc, AB, Scott Coggan and his wife Janet of Millet, AB, Amber Imbeault and her husband Inouk of Steeves Settlement, NB, Patricia Coggan and her companion Patrick of Rollyview, AB; his wife for 38 years and the mother of his four children Dianne Whittaker; he greatly loved and was tremendously proud of his grandchildren Ryan Richard (Olivia), Tyler McLeod, Gracie LeBlanc, Benjamin Imbeault, Matteo Imbeault; two great-grandsons Landyn McCleary and Brody Dunbar. He is also survived by sisters Lois Muir and her husband Tommy, Barbara Doucette and her husband Jack; brother William Coggan and his wife Paulette; he will be remembered and sadly missed by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visiting on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 6 to 8pm and Saturday, January 3, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm. Funeral service, conducted by Rev. Keith Adams, will be held from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00pm on Monday, January 5, 2015. Donations in memory of Carl, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through www.ReidsFH.com