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Elizabeth Coates
December 24, 2016

Obituary

Elizabeth Ann Coates (nee Murray), a long-time resident of Natick, died on Christmas Eve. Born in Stamford, CT she was graduated from National College in Kansas City, MO, later earning a Master’s degree from Boston’s Wheelock College. She dedicated her life to her family, the education of children and, always, to the needy and aspiring in our society.

As a Director of Religious Education, her love for children manifested itself through her helping to organize daycare centers, including those at Natick’s Hartford Street Presbyterian Church and the Congregational Church in Natick’s Center.

Her concerns for global outreach may be measured by her work at Fisk Methodist Church, where she served on committees helping to bring needy persons and organizations to the attention of the church at large.

Prior to retirement as an Assistant Dean, she served as Director of Continuing Education at Clark University, Worcester. It was through her efforts that many adults, later in their lives, were able to achieve their dream of earning a college degree.

Elizabeth visited all 50 states, toured every major continent and carried with pride a strong sense of appreciation for her Scottish and Swedish roots. She leaves in bereavement John, her husband of 62 years, their daughter Victoria Louise Coates, son-in-law Alec Danz and grandchildren Jeremy Coates Danz and Rachel Elizabeth Danz.
Remembrances in Elizabeth’s name may be made to Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118. Arrangements by John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, Natick, MA.

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