Melvyn Coffin

MILFORD, MAINE - Melvyn Gene "Mel" Coffin, 85, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, with his sons by his side. He was born on July 10, 1940, in Lee, Maine, to Audrey and Erdine (Gifford) Coffin.

Mel grew up on "Skunk Hill" in a family with limited resources, teaching him from an early age the value of hard work and the importance of family.

On July 29, 1960, Mel married the love of his life, Sylvia "Jane" Coffin. Early in their marriage, they spent several years in Norfolk, Virginia, while Mel proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Intrepid. After his service, they returned to Bangor, Maine, where they raised their two boys.

Throughout his career, Mel worked various jobs before retiring from Maine Test Borings. He loved the outdoors; hunting, fishing, and spending summers on Branch Lake. He enjoyed road trips with Jane and had a lifelong passion for motorcycles, which he continued riding into his 80's.

In addition to his parents, Mel was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jane; siblings, Wilma, Leta, Joan, Merton, and Gail and his grandson, Joshua Coffin. He is survived by his sons, Donnie (Jackie) Coffin, of Milford and Scott (Vicki) Coffin, of Glenburn; grandchildren, Stacey (Jon) Tarr, of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Ryan (Susannah) Coffin, of Brunswick, and Heather (Jared) Stephens, of Jefferson and nine great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Connor, Blake, Grayson, Jaxon, Abram, Hadley, Avery, and Paige.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Valerie Stitham for the love and care she provided to Mel in his final years.

A private memorial will be held in the summer. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.