Passed away at Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, October 23, 2026, Lydia Coates of Winteron, age 89 years.

Predeceased by husband: Oliver; parents: Malcolm and Ella Kelland; brothers: Peter and Newman; sons-in-law: Stan and Ellis; sisters-in-law: Hilda, Grace, and Evelyn; brothers-in-law: Charles, Hayward, Maxwell, Mike; parents-in-law: Norman and Elizabeth Coates.

Leaving to mourn, daughters: Donna and Debbie; sons: Kevin (Glennys) and Derek (Debbie); grandchildren: Charlene (Adam), Christa (Mark), Darrell, Carla (Nick), Lindsay (David), Christian, and Ashley (Trevor); great-grandchildren: Oliver, Isabella, Julianna, Torry, Katie, and Ellie; sister: Mildred; sister-in-law: Sarah; special friends: Mabel, Monica, Verna, and Greta; also a large number of other relatives and friends.

Mom, you never looked to be the center of attention, but you will always be the center of our lives. You gave us guidance with your direct opinions that were always meant in the most loving way. You left behind a family who will treasure the many memories of our family gatherings and carry on your giving and witty ways. You gave so freely of your time, whether it was knitting mitts or socks, baking a cake or making your fall preserves, no one went without. You kept us warm and loved in so many ways.

We will love you forever and a day. We will miss you for eternity.

Rest now Mom, you're at peace.

In keeping with Lydia's wishes cremation has taken place. Burial to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in her memory may be made to St. Luke’s Anglican Cemetery Fund, c/o Kim Roul. P.O Box 68, Heart’s Content, NL, A0B 1Z0.