Mary Caroline Coates

Mary Caroline Coates of Lowell, active in the community; 70 LOWELL Mary Caroline (Stark) Coates, a Lowell resident died unexpectedly Thursday, September 25, 2008, at the Saint Medical Center. She was 70. She was born in Tewksbury on March 31, 1938, a daughter of the late Frank and Selina Stark. Mary Caroline was a resident of the Newton Wellesley area for many years prior to moving to Lowell. Mary Caroline was a member of the United Church of Christ in Lowell, and in earlier years was active in many programs there. She was involved in community activism, including volunteering for several CTI of Lowell programs. Mary Caroline enjoyed swimming, camping, and simply being with her family and grandchildren. Survivors include six children and their spouses, James and Irene Coates of Lowell, Kevin Coates of North Chelmsford, Leona and Steven Panas of Londonderry, NH, Donald and Mary Coates of Seabrook, NH, William and Birget Coates of Los Gatos, CA, Gregory and Diana Coates of Dracut; including more grandchildren and great-grandchildren than she could count using all fingers and toes; her former husband, Ronald F. Coates of Dover Foxcroft, Maine. She was also the mother of the late Mark M. Coates and John P. Coates. COATES Mary Caroline. It being her request, visiting hours have been omitted. Her funeral services will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Lowell Senior Center/Council on Aging, 276 Broadway St., Lowell, MA 01854. For condolences please visit, www.mckennaouellette.com