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Owen was never one to bring much attention to himself, but as his shattered mom, I want it to be known that Owen, at the age of 17, saved **5** lives by donating his organs after his passing. Months prior to his death last week, when he received his driver's license, Owen made the selfless decision to register as an organ donor. Following his passing, six of his organs were donated to save the lives of five people ranging in age from their 30s to 60s. After the transplants, one of the doctors told my husband that Owen's heart was remarkably strong—measuring "two and a half times stronger than the typical heart". Owen’s incredible final gift extended the lives of five strangers, potentially by decades! I share this info, not only as a proud mom but with the hope that Owen’s story will encourage other young people- especially young and healthy athletes, to register as organ donors. Owen was a true gift in life, and he left this world a HERO by providing the gift of life to 5 others. In the coming weeks, I will continue to share Owen’s story to raise awareness, with the goal of increasing organ donor registration rates among young people. Stay tuned… Owen, I love you, I miss you terribly, and I will not let your death be in vain! ❤️ gofund.me/1c860bfa8 #doitforOC #allforOC #organdonation #donatelife @newenglanddonorservices @owencoyne2027 @donatelifeamerica facebook.com/share/v/1CvDvx…

Hello. My name is Angela Paradise, mom to Owen Coyne, Marblehead Class of 2027 and Williams College Football Commit. Im so sorry to be sharing this news online. It is with profound sadness and indescribable grief that we share that Owen passed away after a sudden brain hemorrhage last week. Owen (Owie to his family, OC to his friends, teammates and coaches ) was the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet— truly a gift! Owen was a wonderful, respectful son, a doting older brother to Grady, Landon and Ella, and a beloved grandson, cousin and nephew. He surrounded himself with the very best friends and teammates a boy could have. O’s kindness, positivity, warmth and humble nature left an indelible mark on everyone he met during his brief 17-years on earth. He was a proud Captain of the MHS Football team (and he was so very pumped for this season!), a talented and much-loved sailing instructor for the Town of Marblehead, an avid boater and the very best captain of our boat, “Coyne Collection,” a valuable teammate of the MHS Varsity Baseball and Track teams, and a member of the CYC where he spent his childhood summers canon-balling into the pool. Owen loved Marblehead fiercely, and Marblehead loved him right back. A stellar student-athlete, Owen had recently announced his commitment to pursue his academic and football career at Williams College next Fall. The day we visited this campus, toured the grounds, and met the team and staff, we knew then that Owen had found his next “home.” That we will never see our Owie pursue his college dreams after working so very hard throughout high school to earn his spot at Williams is beyond heartbreaking. Owen’s passing is a devastating loss for our family, and we recognize that this is also a staggering loss for our Marblehead community. Owen, you were truly a gift — the BEST gift—to all of us— so much so that his organs went on to save 5 people! Owen, I love you with all of my heart and I will miss you every minute of every day until my time on earth is done. Words cannot convey how sorry (and gutted and angry and shattered and confused) I am that you were robbed of your beautiful life with us- and with SO much promise ahead. As your mom , I promise you that I will do my very, very best to remember you, celebrate you, talk about you and carry your legacy forward until my dying day. I love you, my sweet, beautiful Owie. ❤️🖤 marbleheadcurrent.org/2026/1…