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Barbara Coles Obituary
Barbara Coles
Feb. 8, 1945 - March 13, 2023
ALLENSPARK, CO - Coles, Barbara (McGuire), 78, of Allenspark, CO, formerly of Berea, OH, and London, OH, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Beloved wife of Stephen of 56 years; preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Jane McGuire of London, OH; and in-laws, Willard and LaVerne Coles of Fairview Park, OH; loving mother to daughters: Caren (Andrew) Gardner of Lexington, KY, Susan Coles of Berea, OH, son Michael (Diane) Coles of Parker, CO; loving grandmother to Ben, Tommy and Danny Gardner; loving sister of Rebecca Mahaffee, and Mary Ann (Douglas) Barnes; niece, cousin, and aunt to many.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio (1 Girl Scout Way Macedonia, OH, 44056), specify donation to travel sponsorship; or The Hilltop Guild Philanthropic Fund (PO Box 23, Allenspark, CO, 80510).
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Please visit www.Allnuttestespark.com to leave a message to the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Linda Toppins
June 1, 2023
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. I hope 1Thessilonians 4:14 can offer hope and healing for your loss.
Edwin Rueda
April 20, 2023
Caren & family, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing, our prayers & condolences for you and your family God bless...
Carl Casavecchia
March 20, 2023
Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. Barb was a wonderful lady. I´ll always remember our visit to your place in Allenspark. Barb was so kind and welcoming. May God´s Peace surround you and your family.
Philip Nawalaniec (Nipper)
March 20, 2023
My condolences to you and your family. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time sorrow and grief.
Patty Z
March 20, 2023
Steve and kids,
Thank you for so generously sharing Barb with us over the years as she was such a dedicated volunteer and mentor. Barb welcomed and taught so many of us how to be Girl Scout leaders and ingrained the philosophy of a "girl-led troop". She impacted so many and we are so much better for having known Barb.
This is goodnight and not goodbye.
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