Elinor M. Coates, ninety one year old resident of Winter Park died peacefully on the morning of February 5, 2018. She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on April 9, 1926. She was the third oldest of seven children born to Mr. & Mrs. Roy F. Coates.

She is survived by her brother James Coates and many nieces and nephews. A memorial mass to celebrate her life will be held in the chapel at St. Margaret Mary Church on Friday, February 23rd at 10 am.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Special Olympics FLorida, 1915 Don Wickham Drive, Clermont, FL 34711.