19 February, 2015
Thomas E. Coburn III died Saturday February 14, 2015. He was the loving husband of Jeannine (Pompeo) Coburn to whom he was married for 25 years. Born in Framingham, he was the son of Thomas E. Coburn II and the late MaryJane (Grady) Coburn.
He graduated from Framingham South High School in 1982 and Westfield State University in 1986. He worked as a Mortgage Broker for many decades. He was very active in the community, he was on the Hopkinton Marathon Committee, a member of the Relay For Life Committee, and was a longtime coach of Hopkinton youth sports. Tom was also an avid biker, and completed several Pan Mass Challenge Races. He also had a passion for yoga.
Tom was the ultimate family man. He loved his family more than anything. His biggest goal in life was to support his family. He thoroughly enjoyed spending his summers with his family on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard. He was always the first one to jump in the waves at the beach. Tom could also often be found taking long walks in the woods with his three dogs, Sammy, Pearl, and Tilly. They will miss him very much. In the winter, Tom loved to ski. He looked forward to every blizzard, and loved Christmas more than anyone. Many people will remember Tom as a funny guy. He always aimed to make everyone happy, and was not afraid to make a fool of himself. His family hopes that he will be remembered for his goofy and fun loving attitude.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Thomas E. IV, Emily, and Julia Coburn, all of Hopkinton. He also leaves his sisters Mary Mulrow and husband Thomas, Jane El Wailly and husband Rafid, and Catherine Coburn, all of Arizona, and Eileen Bouhon and husband Bernard of Belgium, and his brother James Coburn and girlfriend Sherri of Arizona. In addition, he leaves his in-laws Dr. Roger and Ann Pompeo of Cohasset, and a special aunt and uncle, Margie and Joseph Clerico of Falmouth. He also leaves behind three sisters-in-law, Karen Burke of Franklin, Laura Pompeo Ritz of Cohasset, and Holly Rayder of New Hampshire, as well as a brother-in-law, Shawn Rayder. He leaves behind several nieces and nephews who will all miss him deeply.
Calling hours are Sunday February 22, 2015, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall followed by a Funeral Mass on Monday February 23, 2015, 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Funeral arrangements are under the direction the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church Street, Hopkinton.
Memorial donations can be made to: Coburn Family Assistance..
