Benjamin Marcellus Coates of La Plata, MD died on February 12, 2014 at his residence with Hospice. He was 81 years old.

Mr. Coates was a laborer with the MD State Highway Administration.

Friends received on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 10AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, MD 20675. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials are asked to St. Joseph's Church, 4590 St. Joseph Way, Pomfret, MD 20675.

Arrangements provided by Raymond Funeral Service.