ALBANY – Joan (St. Onge) Coyne, 82, born in Albany, NY, died Sunday, August 29, 2010 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Godfrey Joseph and Fabiola St. Onge.
She attended Vincentian Institute High School and graduated from the St. Catherine School of Nursing. Joan was a member of the Albany County Home Bureau for over 50 years and a member of the Christ Our Light (formerly St. Francis de Sales) Craft Club. She was a communicant of All Saints Catholic Church (formerly St. Margaret Mary’s Church) and a member of their Seniors and Granny Squares. She was also a member of AARP Chapter #78.
Her grandchildren were a great source of pride to her and she took great joy in watching them grow and witnessing their accomplishments. Joan also enjoyed crafts, gardening, and traveling to Florida in the winter with her dear friends.
She was predeceased by her husband, the late Charles V. Coyne in 2001. She is survived by her five children, Fred and Zizi Coyne of Bradenton, FL, John and Holly Coyne of Albany, NY, Edward (Bender) and Jeanine Coyne of Latham, NY, Mary Anne and Bill Clark of Albany, NY, and Patricia and Edward Eaton of Albany, NY. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Matthew Coyne, Timmy Coyne, Jacqueline Coyne, Beth Coyne, Joseph Eaton, Sean Eaton, Jenna Clark, Ryan Clark, Emira Tucker and great granddaughter Shiloh Tucker. She was the sister of Joseph (Margaret) St. Onge and Lucille Foster. She is also survived by her sisters-in-law, Sr. Mary Frederick Coyne, Helen Coyne, and Peg St. Onge, as well as several nieces and nephews and close friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Avenue, Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at All Saints Catholic Church, Homestead Street, Albany. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church, 1158 Western Ave., Albany, NY 12203. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com .
Mary Gradoni
Mary Anne,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Please know I am praying for you and your family at this sorrowful time. You are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Mary
Ed Barber
Fred, John, Bender, Mary and Patty. I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom. To all of us who grew up in the Saint Margaret Mary’s Parish and knew Joan through our friendships with all of you, this represents the passing of a true neighborhood icon! There was only one “Joan” and I hope you can take solace in knowing all of your friends will have nothing but great memories of the times spent hanging out at your home. Your Mom and Dad always made your friends feel welcome. Joan is back with Charlie now and together they will still be watching over all of you. And your friends, while sad that this day has come, will still smile while reflecting on the good times over the years knowing your Mom the way we did. Ed Barber
Linda and Terry Yates
To Mary Anne and Family:
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your wonderful mother, Joan. She was a wonderful lady and special woman to her many “adopted” children.
Linda, Terry and Michael Yates
Mary Vitale
Patty and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. I never met your mom Patty, but knowing her daughter – I know she must have been a phenomenal lady, because she raised an extraordinary daughter.
With deepest sympathy,
Mary Vitale
Brad Dwyer
Bender-i’m sorry to hear about your mother. My condolences go out to you and your family.
christiane curit
Dear Patty and family,I was so saddened to hear about your Mother’s death.My thoughts and prayers are with you and I feel your sorrow,as I too, just recently lost my Mother and remember us talking about our parents and our roles as caregivers.We must remember the good times and cherish what they have taught us and to be strong.Please know your friends are here with you at this difficult time.
nancy j. rounds (nancy kelvey)
Joe St. Onge
Joe,
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I just happened upon it while looking up another obit in the Albany newspaper.
I remember that they lived very close to what was then St. Margaret Mary’s school and church………..which we both attended.
I have been divorced and am now Nancy Kelvey Rounds living in Syracuse, NY. I have been retired for some time and my husband retired in 2002. We have no kids of our own, but I have three living step-sons and two granddaughters.
You can email me any time at nrounds@yahoo.com.
Nancy Kelvey Rounds
nancy j. rounds (nancy kelvey)
Joe St. Onge
Joe,
So sorry to hear of your sister’s passing. I just happened upon it while looking up another obit in the Albany newspaper.
I remember that they lived very close to what was then St. Margaret Mary’s school and church………..which we both attended.
I have been divorced and am now Nancy Kelvey Rounds living in Syracuse, NY. I have been retired for some time and my husband retired in 2002. We have no kids of our own, but I have three living step-sons and two granddaughters.
Nancy Kelvey Rounds