02/03/2014 - On January 26, 2014 retired Whitman MA Firefighter Glenn W. Coughlin passed away unexpectedly while vacationing in Winchester, Virginia. He was seventy years old. Whitman firefighters lined up outside of the Central Fire Station on Temple Street following his memorial service on February 3rd, during peaceful snow fall. Retired firefighters Guy "Skip" Fletcher and Bruce Smith laid flower baskets at the memorial in front of the fire station. An announcement over the loud speaker was made, and the whistle sounded 2-2, for his last alarm. Retired Firefighter Glenn W. Coughlin's ashes were carried in Whitman Engine-3 with a procession past the firehouse on Temple Street, and his home on Beulah Street. His obituary reads: Glenn W. Coughlin 70, a lifelong resident of Whitman, died unexpectedly Sunday January 26 in the Winchester Medical Center in Virginia. He was the beloved husband of 51 years to Joyce (McIlvene) Coughlin. Born in Brockton and raised in Whitman, he was the son of the late Brooks and Mildred (Jones) Coughlin. Prior to his retirement, Glenn had been a respected firefighter for the town of Whitman for over thirty-five years, as well as a familiar face in the area as a driver for J. Saccone & Sons for the past thirty-seven years. He had enjoyed camping and wintering in Fort Myers, Florida with his wife Joyce. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and his greatest joy was the time spent surrounded by his “Girls”. In addition to his wife Joyce he is survived by his loving daughters Debra Crowell of East Bridgewater, Donna Saccone and her husband Michael of Whitman, Dalyce Coughlin of Whitman and Lisa Waugh and her husband Raymond of Middleboro, and his sisters Norma Ramsey and Sandra Trainor both of Alabama. He is also survived by his grandchildren Michael, Courtney and Kristen Saccone and Robert Figgins III as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Richard Coughlin. His funeral service were held Monday February 3 at 10 AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours were held Sunday February 2 from 2-6 PM. Donations in his name may be made to the Whitman Fire Department – Gift Fund, Box 168, Whitman, MA 02382.
