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ETHEL COAKES (DUFFEY)
Born: May 15, 1919
Date of Passing: Dec 12, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryETHEL COAKES (nee DUFFEY) The family of Frances Ethel Coakes is saddened to announce her passing on December 12, 2012 at the age of 93 years. She was born May 15, 1919, the daughter of James and Isabel (Jacklin) Duffey. She will be missed by son Gary (Kathy), grandchildren Mandi Webster (James), Ryan (Christy), great-grandsons Noah and Kyle in Nova Scotia; son Jack (Rose), granddaughters Megan and Nicki, great-granddaughters Izzy and Ocean; sister Irma Edinborough; sister-in-law Fran Duffey, and brother-in-law Fred Coakes (Irene) as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Charles (Charlie), her brother Robert (Bob) Duffey and an infant brother, Ronald. Mom was born and grew up in Oakbank, MB, the farm and the community remained close to her heart. She attended the University of Manitoba and during the war she worked in an aircraft factory as a riveter, she was proud of her contribution to her country. Following the war she was working at Clay Law Jewellers when she met Dad. Together they raised their boys on Inkster Boulevard in Winnipeg and spent many days at the cottage in Ponema Beach where they hosted and enjoyed family / friend gatherings and social functions. After her boys were grown Mom worked at Peoples Jewellers in Garden City and she received several achievement awards. For the past six years she lived close to Jack and Rose at Riverbend Manor in Whitemouth, MB. She enjoyed her new life and the friends she made in this community. Ethel was the Past Matron of Jephthal Chapter #22 and held several other offices within the Eastern Star, she was also a member of the White Shrine. After retirement she volunteered many hours at CancerCare Clinic in Winnipeg. We will miss her greatly but celebrate her 93 years, the love and pride she had for her family and the enjoyment she gained from old and new friends. We wish to thank all the Home Care employees in Whitemouth as well as the staff of the Pinawa Hospital. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St., with interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, 88 Hespeler Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ethel's memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals or a charity of your choice. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 204-586-8044
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 17, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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I was saddened to discover Aunt Ethel had passed away. I will always remember her kindness, her keen interest in life and people, her wonderful humor, her untiring dedication to making the world a better place, always willing to extend a compassionate hand to those most in need and her pride and immense love for her family. My sincere condolences to Gary, Jack and the family. - Posted by: Clare Morgan (neighbor, friend) on: Feb 13, 2013
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So sad to hear of Aunty Ethel's passing. My condolences to all the family. There are so many special memories of my 'growing up' years that will always have a special place in my heart. Sending my love to all of you. - Posted by: Charlene Ingbritson (neighbor on Inkster Blvd.) on: Jan 17, 2013
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Sorry to hear the news about Ethel. Ethel and my mom, Amy Perepeluk (PGM from Lynn Lake) were good Eastern Star friends. Being a Star myself, I knew her and your dad, Charlie. They were both very wonderful people and will be missed by many, many people in the Eastern Star organization. Our condolences. - Posted by: Winnie Tanasichuk (Eastern Star Friend) on: Jan 17, 2013
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Mom Jack & Rose. I'm glad that you were able to spend several years with her living close by...that means so much. - Posted by: Marian & Ray Lewis (Friends & co-workers) on: Jan 17, 2013
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I met Ethel while managing Peoples Jewellers in Garden City and never considered Ethel an employee but instead a friend. I fondly recall her excitement when Megan was born and how pleased she was whenever family would come into the store to visit. She was one of the finest people I have ever known and will be dearly missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family. - Posted by: Tom Gough (Past Manager Peoples Jewellers) on: Jan 17, 2013
