Clarence Coffin
December 1, 1948 to June 26, 2023
Obituary
To view the funeral service for the late Clarence Coffin on Friday, June 30th at 2 p.m., please follow the link below:
Surrounded by his loving family at home, Clarence passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023 in his 75th year after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Clarence was predeceased by parents Myrtle and James Coffin, Brother Jim Coffin, and special Uncle Steve Cluett. Leaving to mourn his loving wife Patricia of 50 years; son David Coffin (Rebekah); daughter Alison Ball (Gary); precious grandchildren Laura and Riley; Sister Elaine Danells (Norman); Brother-in-law Gordon (Betty), and a large circle of family and close friends.
Clarence was born in Rencontre East and grew up in Grand Falls and then Corner Brook before moving to St. John’s to pursue his academic studies. Clarence spent 32 years at the Janeway Hospital as an X-Ray technologist and later as a clinical instructor.
Once retirement started, he had time to focus on all the things that he enjoyed including extra time to spend with family. He loved to bowl and was an avid sports fan. He loved cheering for his beloved Manchester United, Boston Celtics, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Clarence was well known for being a military history and aviation enthusiast, and he also loved to collect die cast cars, planes, and helicopters. He was an avid reader, trivia buff, car geek, movie enthusiast and a lover of music.
Clarence’s Twitter account profile perfectly sums him up: “Family man and grandfather. Aviation geek and avid reader of military history. We are here for a good time not a long time, so have a good day.”
The family will be accepting visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home at 329 Freshwater Road, on Thursday June 29 from 2-4 and 6-9 pm and Friday June 30 at 10 am -12 pm. The funeral will be held at Carnell’s Chapel on June 30 at 2 pm and will also be lived streamed.
Thank you for the love and support from family and friends during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Janeway Foundation, the SPCA or a charity of your choice in Clarence’s memory.
Please note that Carnell’s is a nut free building, due to a staff member with a severe allergy. Thank you for your cooperation.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on June 29, 2023
6-9 p.m. on June 29, 2023
10 a.m.-12 p.m. on June 30, 2023
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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funeral
2:00pm, Friday June 30th
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Pat and family, I am shocked to see Clarence’s Obituary…I was looking for someone else and came across 3 fr the Janeway…now I know why I don’t look at them….I am so sorry to read of hes passing…he was sweet and kind….Mom loved him so and he her…they were good times had…RIP…Condolences to you all
Pat, I am both shocked and saddened to read of Clarence’s passing. My favourite memories of him will be with his shoulders bouncing up and down in laughter and an impish smile on his face. I know you’ll miss him immensely.
Margot Nash
Dear Pat & Family;
Very sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing.. My heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace.
So saddened to hear the news fo Clarence’s passing yesterday. I have many fond memories we shared some good times and laughter when we we cub leaders. Cherish and share your wonderful memories.
Take care,
Rexine
Pat & family ….so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you all. We always enjoyed having a conversation with him whenever we would. May wonderful memories be always present .
Very saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing. A kind and wonderful gentleman he was, and I will fondly remember our many chats about aviation and aviation history. Condolences to all the family.
Dear Patsy and your family and Clarence’s family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know how you are feeling today and may his memory be a blessing to each of you..
Love Marilyn
Dear Pat and family. Very sorry to hear of Clarence’s death. Please accept our sincere condolences and our prayer that God may grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Bob and Eleanor Chafe
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to Pat and all the family.
Pat, David, Alison and family, Although words fall short at this time, may you feel love and support of family and friends. Clarence always brought a smile in his kind and welcoming way., his strength, many interests and great sense of humour. Keeping all of you in my prayers. Nancy
Dear Pat and family. Shocked and saddened to hear of Clarence’s passing. Remember him fondly from our days at the Janeway. Sending love and prayer to you and your family.
Donna and Jim Rockwood
Dear Pat &Family
Sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing
My thoughts andprayers are with you all
carol Arsenault
David and family,
I was sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Pat & family
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. We had so many chats with him when he came to the store on Thursday nights. He did love collecting and loved his family very much, he talked about all of you.
Thinking of you at this time,
Aune & Fred Colbourne
Heartfelt condolences to Pat and Family.
Knew Clarence when working at the Janeway.
Rest in peace.
Dear Pat and family. I was so sorry to hear of Clarenc’s passing Mthoughts and prayers are with you
Dear Pat and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. I know he will be greatly missed.
May the most precious memories of your time together bring you comfort in these most difficult days.
Sending warm and caring thoughts your way.
Pat and family,so sorry for your loss. He was a lovely person, and excellent teacher and a very interesting and quirky man. He kept me laughing while training at the Janeway. He will be missed. Love to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Pat and family
So very sorry to hear about Clarence’s passing ! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time and My deepest sympathy to both you and your family !
Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Such a kind gentleman. May your precious memories bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead.
Pat, keeping you and your family in our prayers during this time. Jean and Frances
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers Pat. Cherish the beautiful memories. 🦋🙏
David and Family,
Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. May he R.I.P. Cherish the good memories.
Noreen Jones
Oh Pat – I am so sorry to have heard about Clarence. The both of you are Janeway Icons ! Love to you and your family – Kathy-Lynn Roche
Alison.Gary and family.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sad! My deepest condolences to Clarenc’s family from myself & my family! Being an C-Ray technologist myself,I knew Clarence fairly well!! Soar with the Angels, Clarence!
Sincerely
N. Angie Bowes @!family
Sorry to hear of your lost. I knew Clarence while working at the Janeway. Good man.
George Tilley
Pat and family,
Praying for God’s comfort and strength to carry you as you journey through this difficult time. I have many fond memories of fun times together with you and Clarence and friends in the 70’s.
Pat and family,,
Thinking of you all and sending my deepest condolences.
Arlene
Pat, Allison, David and Families;
Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy, may your precious memories bring you comfort & carry you through this difficult time. Keep strong for each other! Hugs Pat,
Theresa & Peter
Pat and family,
So shocked to learn of Clarence’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences. Thinking of you all and hoping your memories of special times will bring you comfort..
You are in our thoughts.
Elsie and Brian
Pat and Family, Paul and I are so very saddened for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences, our thoughts are with you at this time..
Bernie and Paul Power
Pat and family I am so sorry for your loss. May memories help you through this sad time. I know Clarence will be missed dearly.
Hugs Pat
Tish Dwyer
Deepest condolences to the Coffin family on behalf of the Men’s Church Bowling League as he loved his bowling game and a great fun night.
Pat & family,
Sending condolences. & prayers.
My sincere sympathies on Carence’s passing. His passing creates a void that will be hard to fill, made less so by warm memories!
My deepest condolences Allison and Family, you are in my thoughts
Deepest condolences to you pat and family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss .Treasure the memories .
Praying that God will give you the strength you need at this very difficult time
Patricia and family,
So sorry to hear about Clarence. His passing came as a shock to me. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and family. At this time it’s diffucult to find words that may bring comfort. May you find solace in memories you shared together; and that family and friends are thinking about you at this most difficult time.
I shared and have many fond memories of Clarence over the years as friends and co-workers. He will be missed dearly. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Oh Pat, my my heart goes out to you and the family. Let all your good memories help you through the difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Georgie Macfie
Dear Pat, Allison, David and families, Our deepest condolences on Clarence’s passing. Clarence and I were friends in high school in Corner Brook. We are thinking of you and holding you close to our hearts at this difficult time, my Grace sister. I will watch the service on line as I an out of town. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Dear Pat and family, I’m so very sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing.. You are in my thoughts at this very sad time. May happy memories give you comfort.
Pat,Allison,David and families.My deepest condolences.Clarence was truly a man admired by many.May this time of sadness soon turn to only happy memories.RIP Clarence
Dear Pat, You are in my thoughts & prayers as you begin this journey on a new path of life…Hold your precious memories close to your heart & learn to lean on your family, friends & especially your faith…”The Lord is close to the broken hearted & saves those who are crushed in spirit” Psalm34:18…God bless you…Myra
So Sorry Pat to hear of Clarence’s passing. My condolences you you and the children. Hold fast the good memories.
So sorry to hear of Mr Coffin’s passing. Condolences to the Mrs. Coffin, Allison, David and the family.
Pat & family,
Please accept my sincere condolences and know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
So sorry to learn of Clarences’ passing. I have many memories of him when I also worked at the Janeway in finance and later administration. We had many chats at the cafeteria or in the x- ray dept. he was a good friend and dependable staff member.
Harold Spracklin
To Pat and Family
So sad to hear of Clarence’s passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at the Janeway in the early 80’s. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Maureen Dunphy
Pat, i am so sorry for your loss. May you find strength and gratitude with wonderful memories and family and ‘friends’ abounding.
To Pat and Family,
So sorry to hear of Clarence’s passing. I ‘m sure you have many happy memories to hold on to. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers
Janice Heffernan
Don and I are thinking of you and send our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.. God bless.
Sincere condolences Pat, Alison, David and families. May the special memories be your comfort.
Pat and family
We offer our sincere condolences on Clarence ‘s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandra and Gunar
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you Pat and your family. Clarence was so right, we are here for a good time not a long time. Hugs to you all!❤️
So very sorry Pat and family. Thinking of you in friendship at this time . Will be watching the funeral online on Friday. Have so many wonderful memories of our younger days. Take care and hopefully soon Class of ’69 can get together again! Love Jean
Pat and Alison,
We are so sorry to hear of Clarence’s death. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerest condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss. I extend my deepest condolences to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.