Stephen Coakley Obituary
In loving memory of Stephen Coakley (Durham, North Carolina), born in Norwood, Massachusetts, who departed this world on February 25, 2026 at the age of 82. Stephen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen Coakley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stephen Oldham Coakley and Helen Frances Coakley. He is survived by: his wife Ruby Coakley; his children, Stephen R. Coakley (Marge Coakley) and Dyane R. Rice (Kirby Rice); his grandchildren, Jordan Nelson, Taylor Wiley, Stephen T. Coakley, Ethan Rice and Erin Rice; his great grandchildren, Daniel Wiley, Liam Wiley, Meyer Nelson and Merritt May Nelson; and his sisters, Faith Mulrooney and Helen Reagan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Stephen's memory to The Liberty Hospice, 3424 N. Duke Street, Suite 201, Durham, NC 27704 (919-471-1368).
