Barry Coffin
June 8, 2017Share using:
It is with heartfelt sadness that the Coffin family announces the untimely loss of an amazing husband, father, brother, and son. Barry Francis Lane Coffin, on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the age of 62, passed away at home, surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his father Clarence (Jr.), brother Brent, sister-in-law Cathy, and nephew Aaron. He will be lovingly missed by his wife Pat, daughter Rachel, son Ryan, mother Helen, brothers Alan (Cathy), Kevin (Sheila), Rob, sisters Velma (Clifford), Bonnie (Zdravko), Belinda (Ashif), mother-in-law Shirley, brother-in-law Bob (Kelly), sister-in-law Debbie (Bob), and many nieces and nephews who came to know Barry through his generous personality, warmth, mischievous sense of humor, and his desire to engage all he encountered in the wonders of life.
Barry grew up in Mt. Stewart, PEI and often returned to visit with family, where he fed his love of lobster, and indulged in the fruits of the Coffin Berry Farm. At the age of 19 he joined the RCMP and was a member for 37 years. During the years, he was stationed in numerous locations throughout Manitoba, as well as Fort Frances, ON. He retired from the RCMP in Selkirk, MB at the rank of Sergeant in charge of Traffic Services.
Barry was an accomplished athlete and outdoorsman, he played competitive baseball and hockey into his late 20s, while developing a passion for golf. When it came to sports, Barry often said he was ‘a jack of all trades, and a master of none’ though this didn’t deter him from applying his competitive spirit to any activity that came his way.
Barry was a generous man to his final day and had the simple wish that all he loved continue to live in the spirit of honesty, love, and generosity.
Special thanks to Dr. Ben Fultz of Internal Medicine, Melanie Bernas of Selkirk Palliative Care, Nurse Gayle of Home Care, and all Selkirk Medical Staff. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Manitoba Heart and Stroke Foundation or the charity of your choice.
Please Note: As Barry was an avid sports fan we welcome all attending the service to wear the sports attire of their choice in celebration of his life. The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20th at the Selkirk Notre Dame Catholic Church, 269 Jemima St, Selkirk, MB, with a reception to follow in the Gilbart Funeral Home Reception Center.