She was born on November 22, 1938 in Troy, NH the daughter of the late Beatrice (Shackett) and Roy Young. She graduated from Troy High School with the Class of 1956 as head cheerleader.
Throughout Gail’s career, she had been employed at Keene State College, Superior Court, and retired from Cheshire Medical Center.
Gail loved trips to the beach. She was a talented knitter and enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
Gail leaves behind her children: Jody McDermott and her husband Russell of Troy, Jeffrey Driscoll and his wife Ellen of Swanzey, Tracy Nickerson and her husband Christopher of Keene, and Jennifer Dutton of Florida; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband: John Coppola; son: Michael Driscoll; and sister: Linda Schlichting.
A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. Joseph Cemetery in Keene.