Melinda Melvina Coates (nee Hodge)
July 6, 2023
Obituary
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear mother Melinda Melvina Coates (nee Hodge), age 96, on Thursday July 6th, 2023, in the presence of her family. Born on the Northern Peninsula in Savage Cove in 1927 to George and Emily Hodge, she served at the Grenfell House in St Anthony, later moving to Main Brook where she married Andrew Coates, and helped manage their general store. She was a faithful member of St Paul’s Anglican Church and the ACW. Shortly after Andrew’s death in 1995 she moved to St John’s to live with her son Con and his wife Karen for 25 years.
She was predeceased by her husband Andrew, and her siblings Marcia, Maisie, Malcolm, Maxwell, Mattie, Marie, Marguerite and Mark. She leaves to mourn her son Con (Karen) and her daughter Cindy (John) with grandchildren Andrew C., Christopher (Susan), Brendan, Sarah (Carl), Andrew M., Katie (Silk) and great-grandchildren Holly, Toby and Haydn. She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews, especially niece Rose Reid, who was her lifelong friend.
We would like to thank Director Tom Taylor and Nursing Director Lynn O’Toole of the Cambridge Estates, and all of their staff, who helped above and beyond anything we could have imagined, as well as Dr. Singleton for the excellent care provided to Melinda. Also her roommate Vina Newhook who made her last year so pleasant. Dr. Singleton.
Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Main Brook in September.
Donations in memory may be made to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Main Brook.
Sending warm thoughts to all who love Melinda, and she was easy to love.
So heartbroken for your loss.
Joan Bessey
Con & family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Max & Bonnie
Our deepest condolences to all of Melina’s family. She was such a beautiful, kind and thoughtful person. We are thinking of you all.
Conan, so sorry to learn of your Mom’s death. My condolences to you and your family; may she rest in peace.
Con, Karen, Cindy, John and family,
Our sincere condolences on Melinda’s passing. She was a well loved mom , mom in law and grand mom. You all demonstrated great love of her by your very kind care and attention over the years. May happy memories of her stay strong in your hearts.
My sincere condolences to Cindy, Con, and all of Melinda’s extended family. I hadn’t seen her for a while but I have fond memories of her. She was a lovely lady. RIP, Melinda.
Con, Karen, Cindy, John, & families,
Sincere condolences on your mom’s /grandmother’s passing.
Aunt Melinda was a very special person. We always looked forward to having her with us.
We had lots of good times with her and we will surely miss her. Her passing leaves a gap that we will now need to fill with the wonderful memories of our experiences with her.
Blessings to all of you.
Love,
Linda Coles & Ches Keats
Con, Karen, Cindy and John:
Thinking of you during this difficult time. Your Mom was such a vibrant, strong woman. I always enjoyed our chats and her stories of Main Brook when Geoff and I lived next door to you, before our move to Halifax. Cherish your memories!
Xo
Con, Karen, Cindy and John
Sincerest condolences on the passing of your beloved mom, mother in law and grandmother , Melinda. . May you and your children cherish precious memories of the long life that she walked with all of you.
A very special person was Aunt Melin. She along her sisters and brothers were so good to our family whenever we visited. She will be missed
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Coates. My sincere condolences to all her family. May she Rest In Peace.
So sorry to hear of Aunt Melin’s passing. Sending our love.
There are no goodbyes. Wherever you are, she will always be in your heart. My deepest sympathy Cindy, John and family. You are in my thoughts and my prayers
Dear Con and Karen.
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. May your beautiful memories comfort your now and in the future.
Jacquie
So sorry for your loss Cindy, John, Sarah, Andrew and Katie. Our thoughts are with you.
Love Lisa and hedda gotlieb
sorry to hear about your loss Brian
My heart aches for you Rose😢😢 My deepest condolences on your beloved Aunt’s passing 🙏🙏 You two spent so much time together and you ladies were so very lucky to have each other!! God Bless🙏🙏
Words can’t explain tonight the love and caring I’ve had for this beautiful Aunt/mother/best friend and buddy..IOver our liftime I’ve enjoyed her delicious cooking,,,her love, caring and a friendship beyond words. ❤️ Only God well know how much i well miss her. . Until we meet again my sweetheart 💕 💓 Hugs.
I remember Aunt Melinda well from our summer trips to Main Brook. She would always welcome us in and make us feel at home. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Con, Cindy and family during this difficult time.
Our condolences to Con, Cindy and family. I have kind and wonderful memories of Aunt Melinda over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Patsy Hanrahan and family.
I have many fond memories of Aunt Melin. I saw her nearly every day as a child, as I grew up right next to the old general store they owned and not too many steps from her house. She was always welcoming to me and was ever so kind when Mom left. Such a lovely and vibrant lady. Condolences to all of the Coates and Hodge families as you mourn her passing. I hope to be able to attend her celebration of life in September.
We are so sorry to hear of Aunt Melinda’s passing. She is having a time now with a lot of teasing from dad and uncle Fred.
So sorry to hear about Aunt Melin’s passing. I have many fond memories of her when I was child visiting Main Brook. Loved her good nature and her wicked sense of humour xo
Thinking of you all,
Shelley