East Bridgewater – Nellie E. (Hogg) Coots 92, a longtime resident of East Bridgewater, passed away Thursday February 12 surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.
She was the beloved wife of 63 years to the late Frederick J. Coots, Jr. A very devoted couple, Nellie and Fred had enjoyed traveling with their friends.
Born and raised in Whitman, one of nine children, she was the daughter of the late William and Nelia (Paulson) Hogg, the founders of Peaceful Meadows Farm, and a graduate of Whitman High School.
Nellie had founded the East Bridgewater Co-operative Kindergarten and Nursery School, where she taught for many years, retiring in 1984. She was also a familiar face to many working alongside her sisters in the dairy store at Peaceful Meadows of Whitman.
She was an active member of the Congregational Church of Whitman, and the American Legion Auxiliary loved music of all kinds and had enjoyed playing her accordion but her greatest joy was spending time with her beloved husband and her large family.
She is survived by her five sons; Frederick J. Coots, III of Whitman, William P. Coots, of Stoughton, James M. Coots, David A. Coots and Paul E. Coots all of East Bridgewater, and her sister Mary Corthell. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late William, James and Frances Hogg and Wilma Vernon, Betty Woodard, Amy Brown and Isabel Hogg.
Her funeral service will be held Wednesday February 18 at 4:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service from 1:00-4:00 PM. A private burial will be held at a later date.
Donations in her name may be made to the Plymouth County 4H, 44 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360