Julia St. Germain
April 30, 1957 ~ August 28, 2016
Scarborough - Julia (Coan) St. Germain, 59, passed away on August 28, 2016, following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on April 30, 1957, in New Rochelle, NY. Julia was raised in Beverly, MA, attended Beverly High School, and was awarded her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of New Hampshire. Although born NY and raised in Massachusetts, Maine was her home. She moved to Portland in 1983 and never looked back. Prior to her retirement in July 2015, Julia was a Vice President of Marketing Communications and Operations at UNUM where she was a dedicated and loyal employee for 32 years. Julia was a talented artist and seamstress. She loved her dogs, reading, the beach, the outdoors, skiing, sewing, and knitting. Recently she took up art and became an accomplished painter. She also volunteered teaching English as a second language. Her book club was a small, extremely close group of friends who have shared their love of reading for over 30 years. More than anything, Julia loved spending time with her family and friends. She maintained close friendships with four of her University of New Hampshire friends for 40 years. Those closest to Julie knew her as a private, selfless person with uncommon inner strength. She saw the good in others and endured challenges without a hint of complaint. Never was this more evident than in her battle against cancer. Her courage, resolve and will to live will always serve as an incredible inspiration to those who loved her most. Julia will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents, John T. and Jane T. (Kennedy) Coan; sister, Maura Colling and her husband Dennis; 6 brothers, Joe Coan and his wife Karen, Tom Coan and his wife Amy, Mike Coan and his wife Trish, John Coan and his wife Martha, Matt Coan and his wife Pam, Steve Coan and his wife Jen; 21 nieces and nephews who adored her, countless friends, and her mini labradoodle Rudy. She was also the proud Godmother of 4 Godchildren. Visiting hours will be held from 10:30am-12pm on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland,ME 04106. A funeral home service will follow at 12pm. To view Julias memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route One, Ste. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074 or at http://www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/
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Cousin Jules we miss you very much and no how hard you fought. What a family you have and how their hurting as well. We love you and know you’re looking down on all of us to help us through this tough, tough time. God Bless Tim, Michele, Max and Emily
– Tim O’Brien and Family
I worked with Julia for decades at Unum and always loved running into her somewhere in the building. She would greet me with that big smile, we would laugh about something, catch up on some aspect of our lives and I would go on my way, with a lighter heart. Even before Unum, we were fellow rugby players, sharing the field in a crazy, chaotic game and then sharing a beer afterwards. She has an extraordinary spirit and light, and the world is less for her absence. I am so sorry for your loss – your gal was a gem!
– Heidi Osborn
I am so sadden to hear the world has lost this beautiful woman. Julia was always such a bright light at Unum where I worked with her for many years. Holding you all in my heart.
– Robin Babino
I’m so saddened to hear about Julia’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and I remember her fondly from my days at UNUM. I can still hear her voice and her laugh, even all these years later and am glad for it. My condolences to her family. She was a very positive light in the world.
– Cheryl Bascomb
No words can express my sadness over your family’s loss. But I hope that you all find some comfort in knowing the strong legacy that she left with so many colleagues at Unum. We will forever be indebted to her for sharing her knowledge and experience, but mostly her time. And, I will never forget her unmistakable, infectious laugh that could break the silence of cube land and brighten your day. Rest in peace, Julia.
– Jean Wenn Luce
My deepest sympathies to Julia’s family and friends I worked with Julia many years ago at UNUM. She was a great role model. She was honest, caring and had the most awesome laugh. Rest in peace.
– Sharon Beaudoin
I was very saddened to hear of Julia’s passing. I worked with her in the late 90s and she was my business mentor the last 2 years before she retired. It was a privilege and honor to spend time with her understanding marketing, but also sharing about things that are really important. My condolences to family and friends, for a bright light taken away too soon.
– Keith
I am deeply saddened to hear of Julia’s passing. I worked with Julia for many years at Unum and found it easy to be a friend and an admirer of her intellect, tenacity and talents. For her close friends and family, I am so sorry for the big space Julia’s passing will leave in your lives. She was a beautiful person with a generous heart. I will carry fond memories of her wit and laughter with me always.
– Lynn Abood
I was so sad to hear about Julia’s passing. It is really so hard to take this in. I worked with her for many years and always had so much respect for her work ethic and kindness to others. It is difficult to believe her bright light will no longer be here on earth but I am a firm believer that she is shining brightly in another peaceful, love filled place. My sincere condolences to all the family.Kind regards and heartfelt sympathies, Suzanne
– Suzanne Reid
Though we only knew Julia as Rudy’s mom and someone who so easily chatted with us as we walked our dog Koji in the neighborhood we always thought of her as a friend and someone we wanted to know better. It is because of her little red dog that we got our little red dog. We treasure the memory of our brief times with her and are so sad to let her go. We are sending blessings to her and to all of you who knew and loved her. We just wanted you to know how much we appreciated Julia and will miss her bright light.
– V. Gail Sweat
Although I only knew Julia through painting, what I read of her many connections and ways of outreach do not surprise me. Julia always brought a beautiful sense of light into the room where we painted. She was doing wonderful work. She never complained – in fact I only learned she was battling cancer a few short months ago. It was a privilege to know her and paint with her. She will be missed greatly. When painting class begins again, I know her memory will accompany us. My deepest condolences go to Julia’s family and all who loved her.
– Mary Brooking
To Julia’s family,I am so sorry to hear of Julia’s passing. What an amazing woman she was! I was a colleague of hers at Unum, and loved connecting with her as well as working with her. She was a dedicated and committed leader, whom I respected and admired – but much more importantly, someone with a great heart who made others feel special. I am so sorry that she was taken away from all of you – way too soon. My deepest condolences, Vicki Gordan
– Vicki Gordan