Maureen Sheila Coakley

Of Wellesley and New Seabury, August 11, 2008, age 71, after a lengthy courageous battle with cancer. Devoted wife of Edward F. Coakley for 49 years. Beloved mother of Brian E. and his wife Shanone of Wellesley, Mark F. and his wife Martha of Medfield, Kevin J. and his wife Pamela Senese of Wellesley, and Barrett J. and his wife Dayna of Wellesley. Loving and cherished Nana to Caroline, John, Brennon, Luisa, Elise, Emmett and Will. Sister of Barry W. Murphy and his wife Paula of Wilmington, DE. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt. 16), WELLESLEY, Saturday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Paul's Church, Wellesley, at 9 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Maureen's memory to the Cancer Research and Educational Fund c/o Dr. Jerry Younger, Yawkey Center, Mass. General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114. Graduate of Mount Alvernia Academy, 1954 and Wheelock College, 1958. Teacher for 19 years at Tenacre Country Day School in Wellesley. A kindergarten classroom was named in her honor upon her retirement in 1992. Volunteer at Mass. General Hospital with a distinguished volunteer award and 1500 hour pen. Volunteer for reach for recovery. Member of the corporation and chair, Past Parents Annual Fund at Belmont Hill School. Volunteer at her Alma Mater, Wheelock College and member of the Board of Directors Executive Board and Corporation. Recipient of the Centennial Medal for Excellence in Teaching, Alumni Distinguished Service Award, President's Service Award, Honorary Doctor of Education Degree from Wheelock College and member of the Wheelock Wellesley Club. CCD teacher and first woman lector at St. James Church in Wellesley. Member of the Charles River Country Club, the Country Club of New Seabury and the Ace of Clubs. Online Guestbook and directions at www.gfdoherty.com. George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100