Geraldine Coggan
May 12, 1948 — May 9, 2013
Geraldine Audrey Coggan
May 12, 1948 - May 9, 2013
The soul of our sister Gerry slipped softly and quietly into the twilight Thursday, May 9. Her body had had enough, and her soul longed for Mom and Dad, and Home.
Gerry had been a resident of the Manitoba Developmental Centre in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba since she was five. It was with great sorrow and great trust that our parents left Gerry in the care of MDC 60 years ago.
Our beloved Dad, Ralph Coggan went Home February 4, 1999. Our Mom Edith left to be with him February 6, 2012.
Gerry is survived by her sister Marjorie (Maggie) Anderson of Portage la Prairie; her brothers Jim and John in Alberta, Blair (Janet) and Bill (Sheila) all of Warren MB. Gerry is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Gerry’s path in life didn’t include any of the many happy occasions where women receive flowers. Gerry would have loved them, and the patients and the devoted staff at MDC will continue to enjoy their beauty when Gerry leaves.
Donations in Gerry’s memory to Sandy Haven Camp - Lake Manitoba Camp Legacy Inc., P.O. Box 1532, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3P5.
The funeral service for Gerry will take place at 1:30 Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Aspen Worship Centre, MDC in Portage la Prairie led by Chaplain Ron Siemens. Graveside Service will be held at 4:30 pm led by Rev. James Bardsley at the Stonewall Cemetery, next to our Mom and Dad.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com