Patricia Coken, 87

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CAMPTON, N.H. – Patricia “Pat” Coken, of Campton, formerly of Cranston, died Dec. 18, 2018, at home. She was the beloved wife of the late Gerald M. Coken for 59 years. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Freda (Pliner) Pokras.  

She was a graduate of Hope High School, class of ’49 and Katherine Gibbs School class of ’50. A master seamstress, Pat taught sewing and was the owner of the Fabric Collection in Providence for many years.  She was an accomplished golfer and a former member of Quidnessett Country Club, Potowomut Country Club, Owl’s Nest Golf Club, the RI Women’s Golf Association, Temple Sinai and its sisterhood. Pat was an avid skier, artist, actress and model.  

She adored her family and was the devoted mother of Lawrence Coken and his wife, Cynthia, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Jane Ryan and her husband, Christopher, of Spencer, Massachusetts, and Stacey Burns and her husband, Thomas, of Duxbury, Massachusetts. She was the dear sister of the late Elaine Stiegel and Donald Pokras. She was the loving grandmother of Samantha, Tyler, Cierra, Ryan, Jackson and Meagan.  

Contributions in her memory may be made to your favorite charity.