Myrtle Coghlin of Livingstone Manor and formerly of Atwood passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on December 17, 2023 at the age of 91.
Beloved wife of the late Archie Coghlin (2006). Loving mother of Carol (Leo) Hanlon of Ingersoll, Allan (Nancy) Coghlin of Atwood and Bob Coghlin of Atwood. Cherished grandmother of Adam (Katie) Coghlin, April (Ryan) Bowles, Tiffany Coghlin (Mike Cascagnette), Tatyana Coghlin, Scott Hanlon and the late Andy Coghlin. She will be missed by her great grandchildren Emersyn, Hannah, Brooklyn, Blake, Jase,Damen and Eloise. Survived by her brother Austin (Margaret) Clipperton of Walford, brother-in-law James Wilkie (Edna) of St. Thomas, sister-in-law Olive Coghlin Walsh. Predeceased by her siblings Margaret (Wes) Jones, Jennie (Gene) Culbert, Yvonne Wilkie (Rev. Jim Van Slyke) and several in laws.
Myrtle was a former member of Atwood United Church. She will be remembered for her involvement in Atwood UCW, Federated Women’s Institute, 4-H leader and avid crocheter. Myrtle raised many boxer dogs and imported and sold several Japanese Embroidery kits.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday December 21, 2023 at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St Atwood from 11 am until the time of service at 12 pm at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Elma Centre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Livingstone Manor, Listowel Memorial Hospital Palliative Care or charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca
Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood
