James O. Coyne

AUBURN: James O. Coyne, 85, of Auburn passed away on Thursday March 7th after a long battle with heart issues. He was a lifelong resident of Auburn, Harpswell and Moosehead. He was born in Auburn on March 4, 1928 a son of Frank and Albina (Normandie) Coyne. He grew up in the Auburn area and attended local schools. He was a graduate of Edward Little High School. After graduation, James worked in sales for Barry Paper Co. He also did photography for them. On September 16, 1950 he married Esther Morin and they started a family together. During that time, he worked as the Maine Branch Manager of the Concord Group, he was President of State Mutual Insurance, and was on the Board of Directors for Green Mountain Insurance. He also ran and operated Coyne Realty and Coyne’s Greenhouse and Nursery after his father passed away in 1975. James loved his family, children and grandchildren. He also loved nature, his flowers, wild birds, woodworking, hunting, fishing, painting and photography to capture it all. He is survived by his two sons, Greg Coyne and his wife Cindy of Harpswell, and John Coyne of Auburn. He also leaves behind three grandchildren, Alyssa and Jack Coyne, Jasmine Clarke, a brother, Thomas and a sister, Pearl. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 48 years, Esther (Morin) Coyne, and three brothers, Eugene, Joseph and William. You are invited to share condolences and special messages in James’ memory through his online guestbook at www.thefortingroupauburn.com

Visitation will be held on Tuesday March 19, 6-8pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. A service of The Fortin Group \ Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 783-8545