Barbara Coatsworth

Obituary of Barbara Coatsworth

COATSWORTH: Barbara Jean (née Wellington) -

A resident of Ridgetown, Barbara Coatsworth passed away peacefully at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus with family at her side on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the age of 88.

Born in Windsor, Barb was the daughter of the late John and Jean (née Neathercot) Wellington.

Beloved wife of 54 years to the late Keith Coatsworth (2015).

Survived by her two sons, Dennis Coatsworth (Sarah) of Ridgetown and Andrew Coatsworth of London and daughter Janice Payne (Steve) of Blenheim.

Proud Gramma of Ashley Handy (Matt) and Tyler Payne (Amanda).

Great-Gramma to Kaydence, Emelia, Aubree, Cynthia, Vienna, Keagan, Nolan, Isla and Elliana.

Sister to Stuart Wellington (late Brenda). Sister-in-law to Darlene Coatsworth and Sara Lee Coatsworth.

Predeceased by her in-laws Ronald Coatsworth, David Coatsworth, Bob Coatsworth, Edgar Coatsworth, Betty McKillop and Barb Van Esch.

Also missed by nieces, nephews, friends and extended family.

Barb was an avid reader and watcher of cozy mysteries and loved to keep up on current affairs.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00pm and on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 10:00am until the Celebration of Barb's Life at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Ridgetown. 

Donations made in memory of Barb to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation - Oncology Department or Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home

76 Main Street East, Ridgetown

519-674-3141

 

 

Thursday
30
January

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, January 30, 2025
McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown
76 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Friday
31
January

Visitation

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, January 31, 2025
McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown
76 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Friday
31
January

Celebration of Life

11:00 am - 11:45 am
Friday, January 31, 2025
McKinlay Funeral Home, Ridgetown
76 Main Street East
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
Friday
31
January

Burial

11:45 am - 12:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 2025
Greenwood Cemetery
13146 Reeders Line,
Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada
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