Louise (Melanson) Coulstring Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Louise (Melanson) Coulstring

09/06/1929 - 05/24/2017

Obituary For Louise (Melanson) Coulstring

Louise (Melanson) Coulstring, 87 of Marshfield, formerly of Hanover died on May 24, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Alfred and Catherine (Cameron) Melanson, she was born, raised and educated in Hanover. Since 2012 she has resided at the Village at Proprietor's Green in Marshfield where she enjoyed ballroom dancing, singing, WII bowling and spending time with her friends and neighbors. Mrs. Coulstring had been a switch board operator in Brockton for New England Telephone and Telegraph Co. She attended school in Boston to receive her training as a hairdresser and worked in downtown Boston. She also worked part time as a waitress at her Aunt Anna's "LaCantina" restaurant in Harvard Square. Prior to her retirement she held the position of CFO of Triangle Engineering Inc. in Hanover. On June 26, 1949 she married Robert N. "Red" Coulstring and they were the parents of Robert N. Coulstring, Jr. and his wife Susan Coulstring of Florida, Ronald A. Coulstring and his wife Charlene Coulstring of Pembroke, Rhonda L. Nyman and her husband the late State Rep. Robert Nyman of Hanover and Randal A. Coulstring of Florida, . She was the sister of Edna Lanzilotta-Hines of Florida and the late Evelyn Ewell, Anabelle MacDonald, Peggy Blair and Geraldine Livingston. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. While raising her children, Louise worked at the former Syman Brother's Clothing factory in Rockland. She enjoyed gambling in all of its forms, scratch tickets, slots and penny arcade. She enjoyed playing golf and was a member of the Country Club of Halifax for over 28 years. She and her husband wintered in Florida for many years where she fine-tuned her golf game.

The family welcomes family and friends to celebrate her life on Friday May 26, 2017 from 5:00 PM â€“ 8:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street in Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday May 27, 2017 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Hanover Center Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital, www.stjudes.org, or the Alzheimers Association.

Services

26 May

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

27 May

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA Get Directions »

27 May

Interment

10:30 AM

Hanover Center Cemetery 1727 Silver Street Hanover, MA 02339 Get Directions »

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05/25/2021

Regina Campbell

So sorry for your loss,Rhonda.It sounds like your mother would have been someone that I would have loved to hang out with. What a wonderful life she must have had. What a lucky mom to have such a great daughter and granddaughters.
05/25/2021

GP

Sorry for your loss. May the family hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful life you shared together as you celebrate a wonderful life well lived and loved by family and friends. My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time of grief.Psalms 116:15.(GP)GA...
05/25/2021

The Gregor family

Thoughts and prayers and love are with you Ron, Charl and family. Remembering "Mrs C" with many happy memories. A very strong lady with a joyous spirit and quite the spit fire. She will really be missed, but remembered always by family and friends. May the wonderful memories you share help you through this sad time.
05/25/2021

Carolyn Laneau

Ron, Charl and family. Our prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Mrs C was a wonderful, witty and talented person who was loved and appreciated by us all.
Focus on the wonderful memories, and know she is at Peace now. God Bless.
John 14:27. Love "The Laneau Family" from Florida
05/25/2021

Tom Noonan

Thoughts and prayers for all, may she rest in peace.
05/25/2021

Bobby & Rose Driscoll

To the Coulstring family. Deepest condolences during a tough time. Very nice lady, she will be missed. Bobby & Rose Driscoll.
05/25/2021

Al Lishman

Sorry for your loss Randall
05/25/2021

Carl Richardson

Sorry to hear ofyour loss Bob.
05/25/2021

Kevin Robinson

Rhonda and family, My condolences on the passing of your mother, Louise, I hope you find comfort in your memories now that she is at rest.
05/25/2021

Mugsie and Jay Sarson

Dear Susan, Charlene, and Rhonda- So sorry to hear of Louise's passing. I really enjoyed playing golf with her and getting to know the family better at Halifax CC. Our prayers go out to your family.