October 9, 1961 – July 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Coakley, on July 26th, 2023 at the age of 61, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home in St-Lazare, Quebec, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband Ron, daughter Hannah, son Thomas, brother Kevin, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins in Canada, England and Ireland. She is predeceased by her parents Denis and Theresa, sister Anne, and nephew Patrick.
Born in London, after leaving school Theresa pursued her lifetime love of travel by taking a job with Air Canada in London, starting a career with the company that spanned more than 38 years. Her work brought her to Montreal, where she met her future husband Ron. Theresa emigrated to Canada in 1996, subsequently married and built a family and life here. An avid athlete all her life, she enjoyed badminton, squash, and downhill skiing, activities which helped establish many life-long friendships. Universally loved by family and all who befriended her, Theresa was known for her infectious, radiant smile and sharp sense of humour.
Her family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Cedars Cancer Centre in Montreal, and the caring nurses and doctors of the home care operations of the CLSC in Vaudreuil.
A visitation will be held at the family home at 2640 rue du Bourgogne in St-Lazare from 6 to 9pm on the evening of Thursday August 3rd, where friends are invited to share memories of Theresa.
A Celebration of Life ceremony open to all will take place at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Hudson on Friday August 4th at 11am, followed by a burial at the nearby cemetery. A reception will be held thereafter in the church hall for those who wish to join for refreshments.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Theresa’s honour to Myeloma Canada at myelomacanada.ca, or to Cedars Cancer Foundation at cedars.ca.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
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