Jan 25th, 1933 – Feb 28th 2019
Gladys Coles (Glady) passed away peaceful at Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony on February 28th, 2019, at the age of 86. Gladys was born January 25, 1933 to Steven and Clara White of Sandy Cove. As a young lady she moved to Savage Cove with her husband Maxwell Coles where they raised five children. Glady was a kind caring lady, who was known for her deep love of her family, her great cooking and exceptionality hospitality. There was never enough company and they could never stay too long. Left with loving memories are her sons; Dean, George Henry and Brains, daughters-in-law; Patsy, Emma and Heather, son-in-law Maitland, Grandchildren; Samanda (Gorv) Dwayne (Salome), Kelly, Seam (Sacha), Allie, Gere and Hilary, great-grandchildren; Leanne, Trav, Brooke and Madison and sister Sarah Way. Gladys was predeceased by her husband Maxwell Coles (Dec 2007), daughter Marilyn (July 2007) and Son Kevin Coles (Dec 2018). Thanks to Rev Omar and Joyce White for their beautiful service, Marsha Genge for organizing the service, Mary Alice Gould for her lovely music and the nurses at Charles S. Curtis Hospital for the care they provided during the past months with limited staff. Special thanks are extended to the Staff of the Ivy Durley Senior’s Home in Flowers Cove for their exceptional care and kindness during Glady’s stay there. Your compassion and understanding will be forever remembered. The family would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Sherri Coates, her niece and godchild, who spend endless hours visiting her during her stay at Charles S. Curtis Hospital. Your workday was never too busy to find time to visit. Visitation was held from St. Marks’ Anglican Church in Savage Cove from where the funeral was held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm with Rev. Omar officiating. Interment followed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.