DOROTHY PAULINE COATES (ALLEN)

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DOROTHY PAULINE COATES (nee ALLEN) It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Dorothy P. Coates on Tuesday, August 19, 2003, at home. Dorothy was born February 1, 1922, in Russell, MB. She attended her schooling in Russell, then moved on to Teachers College in Winnipeg where she received her teaching degree and proceeded to teach for the next 35 years throughout Manitoba until her retirement from the Winnipeg School Division No. 1. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Jessie Dow Allen in 1949 and George Arthur Allen in 1965; also her elder brother Sidney Allen, overseas during July 1944; her former son-in-law Keith Barrick Ward on March 16, 1995. Dorothy leaves to mourn her passing her husband Alan Howard Coates; her daughter Maureen Ward-Saunders; son-in-law Kent Saunders; granddaughter Amanda Jamie Ward, all of Winnipeg; and her younger brother Robert (Bob) Bernard Allen and wife Mildred of White Rock, BC; also many nieces and nephews and close friends. The family wishes to thank the paramedics of Unit 02, police officers Johnen and Martens as well as the medical examiner L. Cruickshank, who all showed their caring and compassion during this stressful time. In keeping with Dorothys wishes, cremation has taken place and no service will be held. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN LAWN FUNERAL HOME 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. 982-7550

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 23, 2003