Margaret Maria Coates' Obituary
Margaret Maria Coates passed away on April 1, 2024 after an 8-month journey with Lung Cancer at the age of 63. She was a loving wife, selfless mother, caring daughter and sister, and beloved friend. Until the end, Margaret maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, sense of wonder and adventure, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her life, full of wonderful and varied experiences.
Margaret was born to Herbert and Lois Heubisch on September 3, 1960. Margaret spent her early years in Montgomery County, Maryland, with her father, mother, and 2 brothers: Ludwig and Herbert Heubisch.
In 1985, Margaret met her husband, Stephen Coates. Together, they had and raised 2 children: Matthew and Daniel Coates.
Margaret loved spending time in the kitchen, creating delicious meals for her family and friends. She also loved adventure and travel, traversing the United States. In her life, she was able to see the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes; travel many trails and summit many mountains.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Stephen, and sons: Matthew and Daniel.
Margaret will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Margaret’s family asks that she be remembered for the joy she brought to others in life not the sadness of her passing.
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