Pauline (Polly) Coughlan was born May 25, 1919 in Redwood City, Calif. She was the fifth of six children born to Florence and John O'Brien. Polly attended Mt. Carmel elementary school, Notre Dame Belmont High School and San Jose State University. She married Jim Coughlan after WWII and had three children, Molly, Nan and Peggy. She was predeceased by her siblings and friends and her grandson, Christopher Henley. Polly is survived by her daughters and their spouses; seven grandchildren and their spouses; and four great grandchildren.

Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at 11:00 AM at St. Charles Parish, 880 Tamarack Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070.