Margery Kelly Coates

Marsh's warm and peaceful smile brought such a calming presence. I suspect the source has something to do with all of the time she spent enjoying and contributing to earth's beauties. I will treasure her poem "Home" always.

Marge and my mother, Eddy, were good friends as young women -- resourceful, energetic, loving "den mothers" to a pack of 8 children (Marge's 6 and Eddy's 2). My sister, Laurie, and I spent a memorable summer at the Coates' picking berries, chasing lambs, walking train trestles and begging Marge to teach us how to walk on our hands...like she did so well!

I had the great privilege of meeting Marsh. She was truly one of the lovliest people I have ever met. What an inspiration. I know she will be missed by all who knew and loved her well.

Some of my favorite childhood memories are collecting Easter eggs, frolicking through the woods and meadows, drinking hot cocoa and trying out Marge's handmade wooden toys. What a kind, wise, and gentle soul she was. I will cherish these memories at Marge's for a lifetime.

Marsh was one of the most inspiring people I have have ever met. No challenge was to great for her. She had a sharp mind and a kind heart. Forever in our Memories.
Alex

I'll never forget sitting in front of the fireplace in your cozy home, making paper star ornaments, while you read some classic story or other. You always made me feel welcome as a child, even though I wasn't family. And I still have those paper stars 30 years later.