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Mary Coates Obituary
SEABROOK, NH - Mary E. (Barron) Coates, age 66, a resident of Seabrook, NH died unexpectedly, Friday, January 12, 2024 in Seabrook. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Coates to whom she was married for 20 years prior to his death in 2020.
She was born in Boston on April 11, 1957, and was a daughter of the late Joseph E. Bannon, BFD and Marion E. (Chavoor) Barron. She was of Assyrian and Irish descent. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Framingham State University and her Registered Nurse degree from Regis College in Weston, MA.
Mary was a veteran in commercial insurance for 40 years. She also worked part-time as a Registered Nurse.
In her free time she enjoyed snow skiing, traveling, hiking, boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, going to the beach, drives along the ocean, and celebrating holidays with her family and friends.
Mary was a member of the Exeter Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her sister, Kathleen Barron of Brookline and her husband and four children; her step-son, Donald E. Coates, Jr. of Seabrook, NH; her step-daughter, Christina Coates and her husband Jacques Morrow of Salem, NH; and five grandchildren, Donald E. Coates, III, Olivia Coates, Noah Morrow, Penelope Morrow and Kassandra Morrow.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mary's Life Celebration at the MCKENNA-OUELLETTE FUNERAL HOME, 327 Hildreth Street, Lowell Thursday from 10:00 until 11:30am followed by her Funeral Service at the Lowell Cemetery Chapel at 12:15pm. For condolences or directions, please visit www.mckennaouellette.com
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Carla Wells
January 11, 2025
So miss our dinners-and your wonderful sense of humor. always in my thoughts.
Renee Paone
January 11, 2025
Mary,
I cannot believe a year has passed without you here with us.
I miss your wit and all the laughs you created for all of us.
You were taken too soon.
Please continue to watch over all of us. Until we meet again, know that you are very missed.
Carla Wells
April 23, 2024
Mary-still cannot we lost you-I will forever miss your kindness to everyone. Is sing your wonderful sense of humor! Watch over us please!!
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Carrie LeBlanc
April 22, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carla Wells
January 23, 2024
Oh how you will be missed. You were the kindest person I have ever met. It was a privilege to know and work with you. You will be missed by all of us at our gatherings. My deepest condolences to your extended family. Rest in peace.
Renee Paone
January 17, 2024
My deepest condolences to Mary´s family.
Mary was a warm, kind and gentle soul.
She was beautiful in and out.
It was a privilege to know her and work beside her.
Heaven just received an angel.
I love Mary. I will never forget her.
George and Ruth Wilson
January 17, 2024
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to all family and those who grieve this sad loss.
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