Francis Parkman Coolidge Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 19, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Francis Parkman Coolidge (Harvard, Massachusetts). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Emilie Speare Coolidge; his children, Francis, Jr. of New Orleans, LA, William of Knebel, DK and Eleanor Behrstock of Halifax, VT; his adoptive son Ban Koun of Shrewsbury, MA; his grandchildren, Ian Behrstock, Samuel, Tazio, Silas, Philip, William and Thea; and his parents, Susannah Cunningham Coolidge and John Templeman Coolidge of Milton, MA. He was also cherished by four great-grandchildren.

He made many significant contributions to his communities, including supporting Fruitlands Museum in Harvard, MA, from 1955-2021, with terms as President and Treasurer; founding the Harvard and Boxborough Conservation Trusts; and serving as President or Treasurer of the Harvard UU Church.