Ms. Dale L. Coughlin

September 26, 1961 - December 23, 2015

Dale L. Coughlin, 54, of Johnstown, New York passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2015 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, New York, as a result of sudden heart failure. Born on September 26, 1961, the daughter of John “Jack” R. Coughlin and Christine E. Connolly. Dale spent the majority of her life in the Johnstown area, with the exception of the 10 years she resided in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Dale was an accomplished equestrian who had a passion for Lusitano horses. She rode both English and Western style and was also a collector of equestrian memorabilia. Dale was a 1980 graduate of Johnstown High School and furthered her education by receiving an Associates Degree in Administrative Services from SUNY Cobleskill in 1982. She was employed by General Telephone (GTE) from 1979 to 1992. She spent the next several years battling cancer which left her with a compromised immune system. Following a long recovery, Dale became well versed in medical terminology and completed course requirements to become a CNA. The last few years of her life were spent in Johnstown, New York being the primary care giver and health proxy for both her parents. Dale is survived by her parents, Jack and Christine Coughlin of Johnstown, New York, her siblings, Perry Coughlin (wife Debbie Coughlin) of Round Rock, Texas, Kellie Hastedt (husband Bruce Hastedt) of Lee, Massachusetts, and her nieces and nephews, Bryan, Rebecca, Elyse, and Matthew, and six great nieces and nephews. The family invites relatives and friends to a calling period on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 from 11:00 A.M to 12:30 P.M. at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC 15 N. William St., Johnstown, NY 12095. A funeral service will immediately follow calling hours and will begin at 12:30 PM on Wednesday. A reception will follow the brief funeral service, and will be at The Union Hall, 2 Union Place, Johnstown, NY. Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com. Dale’s care and services are under the direction of Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC. In lieu of Flowers, donations would be appreciated to the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society located in Gloversville, New York.