The Select Board presented friends and family of Owen Coyne a special resolution honoring the life of the 17-year-old student athlete who died Oct. 1 of a brain hemorrhage.
Coyne’s father, siblings and many friends were at Abbot Hall tonight to receive the resolution. Read it below:
WHEREAS, the Town of Marblehead mourns the tragic and untimely passing of Owen Paradise Coyne, a beloved Marblehead High School senior, student-athlete, town sailing instructor and proud member of our community; and
WHEREAS, Owen generously gave his time and talents to the town of Marblehead, serving for three summers
as a talented and much-loved sailing instructor through the town’s Recreation and Parks programming, where he
shared his love of the water and passion for sailing while helping young sailors discover the same joy he found
on the water; and
WHEREAS, Owen was a three-sport athlete, football co-captain, and exceptional student, known for his
kindness, humility, leadership, and compassion; and
WHEREAS, Owen loved Marblehead deeply, took great pride in being a Magician, and made a lasting impact
on his teammates, classmates, friends, coaches, teachers, and the many young people he taught and mentored;
WHEREAS, in his final act of generosity, Owen gave the gift of life to five others through organ donation, carrying out a decision he made at just 16 years old when he received his driver’s license, a final expression of the compassion and selflessness that defined his life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marblehead Select Board, on behalf of the town of Marblehead, honors the life and memory Of Owen Paradise Coyne and honors the lasting impact he made to our community during his 17 years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Select Board extends its deepest condolences to Owen’s family,
friends, teammates, coaches, teacher, and the entire Marblehead community, and joins them in celebrating the
remarkable young man he was.
