COATES, Vera Lorraine (nee Tilley)– Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Centre on Monday, October 27, 2008, of Upper Gullies, age 77 years. Leaving to mourn her devoted companion Mike Moriarity; children Peter (Fifi), Paulette (Gord), Pat (Patrick), Elizabeth (John); four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Visitation in the James J. Hickey Memorial Funeral Home, Kelligrews on Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Funeral Service in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Upper Gullies on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 2 p.m. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. To sign the guest registry, or to send a message of condolence, please visit www.hickeysfuneralhome.ca.