Donald (Don) E. Coates

Donald was a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. I enjoyed working with him very much at Cynosure. He always had great stories to share, especially of his grandchildren.

Rest in peace, Don. I first knew you at the Reilly School when we were young lads, only to meet you again 40 years later when we worked together. You were a character then and never changed, thank God!

I'm sorry for your loss to all family members! . Donald was a great guy growing up memories ! May he rest in peace! Forever in my memory

My dear condolences to Donald's families.
Don you're been such a strong man , I'm glad we got to connect after so many years. Never knowing you're illness . My thoughts and prayers to all your family and friends.

To Donald Coates III ....I am sorry for your loss. Thomas M. Sheridan

Mary and the Coates Family
My Condolences for your loss, I grew up with Don on the gritty streets of Lowell. I was lucky to able to meet up with him years later and we would work out at the gym, go fishing, and have lunch when I worked at Hascom AFB and he was working at Photoelectronics . He was a smart and hardworking guy, but more importantly he was a nice guy, who always had a smile on his face and shared that happiness with others. As time passed I hadn’t seen him but will always remember him as a friend,
Fly high with the Angels My Friend

We are the parents of Teresa Shanley, Don Coates Jr.'s partner. We had a poignant relationship with Don and Mary during the recent phase of his illness, with a moving farewell at their home, with prayer and song. Precious Lord,Take My Hand, seemed to move Don. He was a vigorous man who loved life, and whose presence in our life, together with Mary, was too brief. Nevertheless, we felt his goodness, his love of the grandchildren, and his love of life, especially his boat and the water, whenever we were with him. We will miss him greatly and send our sympathy to Mary and Don, Chrissy and the entire family.

Mary - So sorry to hear of Don's passing. While way too short, he had a life well lived and leaves behind a wonderful legacy! My heartfelt condolences, Liz

My heart goes out to Donald's family and friends. You are in my heart and prayers. My you cherish and share the memories and lessons from life with Donald as his memory lives on in you and your passing on of these shared times. My love to you all. Find strength and love together at this time.

Mary - we are sorry for you loss and will keep you and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Vinnie Thorne

Mary, Christina & Don Jr,
We were all proud to call your Husband & Dad our brother and friend.It was very clear to us that when he was with you and his grandchildren, he experienced a true joy and happiness in life that most of us could only hope to have.
His caring and loving demeanor and hearty laugh which he shared with all who knew and loved him will truely be missed.
Sending our Love and prayers,
Jim & Irene

Amazing accomplishment in life so proud of you see you again on the other side