GUILDERLAND - Barbara A. Coogan, 79, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
A lifelong resident of Guilderland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Neil D. and Anna Childs of McKownville.
Barb graduated from Guilderland High School in the late fifties and later went back to her alma mater where she worked for 30 years as a teacher's aide until her retirement in 2011.
Barbara loved her community and contributed countless hours as a Girl Scout leader, a Little League coach, and past president of BPOE Elks Lodge #2480 Ladies Auxiliary.
For years Barbara volunteered at the election poles and was a candidate for Albany County Legislature and Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Guilderland.
She was also an active member of Christ the King Parish in Westmere in her many roles as Choir member, Officer of Columbiettes and The Altar Rosary Society.
Barbara was also a member of the Parish Council.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Neil and William Childs.
Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie.
A lifelong resident of Guilderland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Neil D. and Anna Childs of McKownville.
Barb graduated from Guilderland High School in the late fifties and later went back to her alma mater where she worked for 30 years as a teacher's aide until her retirement in 2011.
Barbara loved her community and contributed countless hours as a Girl Scout leader, a Little League coach, and past president of BPOE Elks Lodge #2480 Ladies Auxiliary.
For years Barbara volunteered at the election poles and was a candidate for Albany County Legislature and Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Guilderland.
She was also an active member of Christ the King Parish in Westmere in her many roles as Choir member, Officer of Columbiettes and The Altar Rosary Society.
Barbara was also a member of the Parish Council.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Neil and William Childs.
Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie.
GUILDERLAND - Barbara A. Coogan, 79, of Guilderland, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 25, 2015.
A lifelong resident of Guilderland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Neil D. and Anna Childs of McKownville.
Barb graduated from Guilderland High School in the late fifties and later went back to her alma mater where she worked for 30 years as a teacher's aide until her retirement in 2011.
Barbara loved her community and contributed countless hours as a Girl Scout leader, a Little League coach, and past president of BPOE Elks Lodge #2480 Ladies Auxiliary.
For years Barbara volunteered at the election poles and was a candidate for Albany County Legislature and Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Guilderland.
She was also an active member of Christ the King Parish in Westmere in her many roles as Choir member, Officer of Columbiettes and The Altar Rosary Society.
Barbara was also a member of the Parish Council.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Neil and William Childs.
Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie.
A lifelong resident of Guilderland, Barbara was the daughter of the late Neil D. and Anna Childs of McKownville.
Barb graduated from Guilderland High School in the late fifties and later went back to her alma mater where she worked for 30 years as a teacher's aide until her retirement in 2011.
Barbara loved her community and contributed countless hours as a Girl Scout leader, a Little League coach, and past president of BPOE Elks Lodge #2480 Ladies Auxiliary.
For years Barbara volunteered at the election poles and was a candidate for Albany County Legislature and Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Guilderland.
She was also an active member of Christ the King Parish in Westmere in her many roles as Choir member, Officer of Columbiettes and The Altar Rosary Society.
Barbara was also a member of the Parish Council.
She is predeceased by her brothers, Neil and William Childs.
Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie.
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