Mrs. Beverly Whalen Coughlin

Beverly Whalen Coughlin of Lowell passed away peacefully on 5/27/2024. Beverly Whalen Coughlin was born in Lowell, MA on June 21, 1930, to Daniel and Katherine (Sullivan) Whalen. She attended the Immaculate Conception School and graduated in the class of 1943. She attended Notre Dame Academy in Tyngsboro, which she was always proud to highlight, especially if she met a student who was wearing the Notre Dame medallion. Beverly graduated from Trinity College in Washington, DC where she earned an honors degree as a chemistry major. Later, Beverly received her master’s degree in counseling from Fitchburg State College. After graduating from Trinity in 1951, Beverly’s career began with the Department of Agriculture in MD where she worked briefly. Desiring to return home, she obtained a position with the MA State Police Crime Laboratory where she served as one of the first female chemists to work in that position. She loved working for the State Police and found herself in the middle of many high-profile police cases. In 1957, after marrying Daniel Coughlin, she resigned from the State Police to become a mother. She would eventually have 7 children. In the early 1970s, she began a second career as an educator at Lowell High School in Crisis Intervention and proceeded to help many students navigate difficult life situations. She also contributed to the Lowell community, serving on the Board of Directors of Lowell Day Nursery School for 35 years. Additionally, Beverly volunteered with Catholic Charities and served as a lector for the Immaculate Conception Parish for many years. Devoted Mother of Katherine Coughlin and her husband David Kasman of Newton, MA, Bridget Coughlin and her husband Tom Valente of Sarasota FL, Daniel Coughlin, Joseph Coughlin, Patrick Coughlin, and his wife Meghan (McCabe), Christopher Coughlin and Timothy Coughlin all of Lowell, MA. Loving Grandmother of Katy, Maura and Patrick Coughlin and Cate Abigail Coughlin. Sister of the late June Defalco and Daniel Whalen. A special thanks to our brothers, Daniel, Christopher, and Timothy, who allowed our mother to live out her final years in comfort and safety at home. Family and Friends may call at the Fay McCabe Funeral Home, 105 Moore St., Lowell, MA on WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2024 from 4 Until 8 PM. Beverley’s FUNERAL will begin at 9 AM June 6, 2024 from the FUNERAL HOME followed by her FUNERAL MASS at the Immaculate Conception Church 144 E. Merrimack St. Lowell. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Beverly’s memory may be made to Camp Fatima at their website http://bfcamp.com.

Mrs. Beverly Whalen Coughlin

June 21, 1930 - May 27, 2024