BARBARA ELISABETH COATES passed away at the Chinook Regional Hospital after a valiant effort for life at the age of 81 years. Barbara is survived by Leon (Sam) Coates of Tenterden, England, Cynthia (John) Hogbin of Calgary, Keith Reynolds of New Romney, England, as well as seven grandchildren, Jane, Kirsty, Mark, Bianca, Wayne (Robin), Edward, Jessica and two great-grandchildren, Alexandria and Morgan. She is also survived by her brother Raymond (Jean) Hemsley of Bexhill, England and her close friends Harold and Ermine Howell & family of Lethbridge, and Trish Paisley. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick Leon Coates, her youngest daughter Heather Allison Reynolds, and her brother Paul Hemsley. Barbara and Fred were married on January 30, 1953, and together raised three children. She loved to travel and enjoyed her most recent trip to England. Her quiet courage, strength of spirit, creativity, and sense of humour, and love of life will be carried forward by those who knew and loved her. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A Service of Remembrance will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. In memory of Barbara, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 2P5. Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca