Obituary of Dorothy Coates

Dorothy was born at Lower Millstream June 22, 1923 and was a daughter of the late Ida Pearl (Crawford) and Percy Nesbitt Keys and also, wife of the late Albert A Coates.

She was a member of Trinity Anglican Church and belonged to the ACW and Altar Guild.  Dorothy retired from Sears in 1988 where she had worked for many years.

She is survived by her son Douglas and his wife Sheila (Forsyth) Coates; her grand daughter Chelsea Coates; her sister-in-law Edris Keys and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  In addition to her parents and her husband Albert in 1995, Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Lillian McMillan and her husband Ronald; her brothers Robert Keys and Murray Keys and his wife Marguerite.  Dorothy was the last remaining member of her immediate family.

Dorothy A Coates passed away peacefully, in the company of her family on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Wallace Funeral Home, 34 Sunnyside Drive, Sussex, (506-433-1176) with visiting held Tuesday from 3-6 pm.  The Funeral service will take place Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from Trinity Anglican Church at 11 am.  Interment in Kirk Hill Cemetery.

If you are considering making a memorial donation, the Kirk Hill Cemetery or the Trinity Church Building Fund would be appreciated

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