Helen Mary Coster
1924-2019
It is with
heavy hearts the family of Helen Mary Coster, wife of the late Kenneth
Coster, Sr. announces her passing on September 11, 2019 at The Moncton
City Hospital.
Born May 14,
1924 in Moncton, she was the daughter of the late Gladys (Smith) and
Russell Thompson.
Although our
guiding light has been extinguished, we will always remember the
tremendous love she had for her family and
friends.
Helen was
the proud matriarch of the Coster family. Motherhood was her
profession. She raised her family with love and pride. She truly
devoted her entire life to her family and she excelled in her
vocation. Helen taught love, religion and gentle kindness by example,
which is now being passed on through the generations. Helen was known
for her ability to whip up an astounding meal from nothing. No one
ever missed a meal, went to bed or went home with an empty stomach;
there was always something in the oven or on the stove and always pie,
cake, cookies or squares to indulge her sweet tooth. Helen always
welcomed visitors with open arms and enjoyed serving a cup of tea or
coffee over a conversation. Helen enjoyed gardening, music and was an
artist in her own way. She was a natural with babies and whenever they
were around there was a definite twinkle in her eye. She attended St.
Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church.
Helen will
be lovingly remembered by her daughters, Emma Savard (James) of Saint
John, Marjorie Moore, Linda Cosman (Greg), Teri Muir (Philip), Deborah
Fyffe, all of Moncton, Kimberly Coster of Saint John and one son,
Wayne Coster (Lisette Paulin) of Moncton; several grandchildren, great
grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
She was the
last surviving member of her immediate
family.
In addition
to her parents, Helen was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth Coster,
Sr.; daughter, Kathy and son, Kenneth Coster, Jr.; sisters, Marjorie
Pelley and Isabel Henley.
We wish to
express our gratitude to Susan, Kelly and the Staff at Serenacare for
the special care they provided to Mom. Thank you from the bottom of
our hearts.
Visitation
at Fergusons Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) on
Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Funeral Mass to
celebrate and honour Helen’s life will be held from St.
Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church (Queen and Botsford Streets)
on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 am with Rev. Allison Carroll
presiding. Reception in the Church Hall following Mass. Interment will
be in Elmwood Cemetery.
In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association
or the Friends of The Moncton Hospital would be appreciated. Online
condolences for the family may be shared on Fergusons Funeral Home
Facebook page or at
www.fergusonsfuneralhome.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Helen Mary Coster..
Death notice for the town of: Moncton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick