Edward J. Coughlin III ’57

Returning to his childhood home of Williamstown, Mass., in recent years, Terry died there Dec. 25, 2023.

He graduated from Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, N.Y., where he was the top scholar during his junior and senior years. Recipient of an English-Speaking Union scholarship, Terry studied for a year at the Dean Close School in England. At Princeton, he majored in chemistry and was a member of the freshman track team. He was also a member of the Outing Club, the Bridge Club, and Court Club, where he participated in intramural sports. Senior year he roomed with Dave Cameron, Bill Dantzler, Terry McCabe, and Cliff Roltsch.

After graduation Terry served in the Army for six months of active duty and 5 1/2 years in the National Guard. He married Judith Danaher of Williamstown, a Vassar graduate, in 1958. Terry earned a master of science degree at Williams College in 1962 while working in the research and development division of Sprague Electric Co. in North Adams. He then transferred to Sun Oil Co. in Pennsylvania, first working in research and then as a public-policy consultant — a position outside of his chemistry field — which he attributed to his liberal arts education at college.

Judith and Terry owned many dogs, showing and training them as part of the Philadelphia Dog Training Club. He also obtained a Life Master designation as a bridge expert. After Judith’s death in 2016, Terry eventually moved back to Williamstown. He is survived by his sister, Cecile C. Best; his brother, David; and their families.