John F. Jack Coyne Obituary

John F. Jack Coyne attended Deering High School in Portland, ME. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about John F. Jack Coyne.

Graduation Year	Class of 1998
Date of Passing	Apr 12, 2008
About	John F. Jack Coyne, 61 SCARBOROUGH -- John F. Jack Coyne, 61, of Scarborough, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Portland. He was born on Dec. 8, 1946, in Portland, the son of Francis Joseph and Margaret (Gannon) Coyne. Jack was a 1965 graduate of Cheverus and a 1969 graduate of the University Maine at Portland. He earned a masters in Education from the University of Maine in 1971. Jack taught English in the Portland Public School system, at Jack Junior and Portland and Deering High Schools. Jack also touched the lives of many through his coaching and officiating of many sports, from middle school to NCAA Division 1, over a span of five decades. Jack found time to be involved in charitable activities, such as the Maine Special Olympics. He is the recipient of many accolades in recognition of his service to others. Jack is survived by his life partner, Sheryl Jacobs of Portland and her son Andrew Jacobs; and three sons, Dr. Michael Coyne of Old Orchard Beach, Danny R. Coyne, Esq. and his wife Stephanie A. Williams, Esq. of Westbrook, and Christopher R. Coyne and his wife Jennifer Tarr of New York, N.Y. (Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram)