Joan Beverly « Joanie » Coakley, RN
1942-2021
Our Joanie gained her
freedom peacefully, on September 29, 2021, in the Valley Regional
Hospital with her loving husband by her side. Born in Toronto, October
4, 1942, she was a daughter of the late Phyllis and Bev Porter. After
graduating from Woodstock General Hospital, she worked as a pediatric
nurse at Sick Kids in Toronto, and for a time in geriatrics in
England. Later in life, along with her husband, she ran The Bay News,
a community newspaper in St. Margarets Bay, as well as teaching
pre-school. She never missed driving her son, Jason, to all his ball
games and tournaments, and she was his number one fan. Although she
would not tolerate unsportsmanlike behavior. Before moving to the
Valley, they owned and operated Flings Restaurant for five years in
Tantallon. They relocated to Kentville to take over Allen’s Motel from
Michael’s parents when they retired. For 28 years Joan was in the
office greeting people with her natural warmth and hospitality. Many
life-long friendships were made during that time with people from all
over the world. Several years ago, they closed the motel and converted
it into a community of senior apartments, Allenvale Garden, the
residents of which have become like family. She is survived by her
husband, Michael; son, Jason (Christy), Hamilton, New Zealand; her
precious granddaughters, Ashleigh, Tyleir, and Alleah Joan; sisters,
Mary Margaret (Bob), Woodstock, ON; Lea, Kitchener, ON; brothers, Rick
(Julie), Woodstock, ON; David (Helen), Hamilton, ON; special friend
Maria Elena Castillo, Jaruco, Cuba. A special thank you to Dorothy
MacDonald who helped Joan so much in her final days. Cremation has
taken place and a celebration of Joanie’s life will take place at a
later date. Donations may be made to the SPCA or a charity of your
choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral
Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
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19422021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Joan Beverly Joanie Coakley RN 19422021..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia