Deanna Mary Coughlin passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 16.
She was born May 15, 2009, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to her loving father Craig Coughlin.
Deanna was predeceased by her Papa Lawrence Jewett; as well as her great-grandparents Mary and Lyman Coughlin and Edna and Lionel Robar.
She will be lovingly remembered by her Dad Craig Coughlin; sister Brenya Coughlin; Grandma Debbie and Grandpa Dale; Auntie Amanda; Uncle Joe; Joseph and Anna; along with numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Deanna thoroughly enjoyed Drama Club at Dryden High School. She was awarded “Most Valuable” by The Dramatic Arts Association in 2023-2024. Her presence will be missed on and behind stage.
Deanna Mary Coughlin was a very smart girl with a spunky attitude. Besides the hole her passing will leave in the hearts and souls of family members, it’s tragic that the world will never know what was lost. Deanna loved reading, arts, learning new things, video games, computers, animals, thunderstorms, jewellery, food, holidays and spending time with friends and family.
There was a Memorial on Saturday, October 25 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., held at Dryden Community Funeral Home. To honour Deanna, speeches were encouraged and welcomed.
“God’s garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.”
In lieu of flowers, as dad has been off work for months to care for Deanna while she was in hospital, we are hopeful to crowdfund the costs of her memorial service and celebration of life. Any donation amount would be appreciated.
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Donations can be made to the Manitoba Ronald McDonald House.
