Mary Coates
Born In: Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada
Passed on: May 6th, 2016
Mary Coates passed away surrounded by family on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Ty Watson House in Port Alberni at the age of 59.
Predeceased by parents, Rose and Neil; family Butch Chipman, Sharron MacNeil, Biff MacNeil and Daniel Planetta.
Mary is survived by loving husband of 43 years of marriage, Big Derrick; children, Little Derrick (Michelle), Rob (Kim), Neil (Jessica), Ryan and Scott (Amanda); grandchildren, Chelsea, Azlyn, Kenna, Sarah, Trinity, Zac, Madison, Easton, Neo, Brandon, Makaela, Daniel, Jacob and Joseph; family Alice Planetta from The Lake, Scott (Ann) MacNeil from Cape Breton, Sandy MacNeil (Jean McKinnon) from Cape Breton, Donna (Frances) Aucoin from Ottawa, Marjori Vienneau from Kanata, Ontario, as well as Sharon Chipman from Hamiton, Ont. as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Mary was born and raised in Cape Breton. She and Big Derrick loved traveling and exploring new places. A busy, stay at home Mom, Mary had her hands full with raising five boys and keeping up with their adventures. Mary was a passionate Neil Diamond fan and had the opportunity to see Neil in concert five different times. She and big Derrick moved to Port Alberni eight years ago.
According to Mary’s wishes, a memorial service will be held in Cape Breton in the future.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.chapelofmemories.ca.
Donations in Mary’s name may be made to the Ty Watson House Hospice Foundation, 2649 – 2nd Ave, Port Alberni, B.C., V9Y 1Z8.
The family would like to offer their heartfelt thanks to each and every staff member, caregiver and nurse for the care Mary received and the support offered from the staff at the Ty Watson House.
