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ROBERT EDWARD COATES
Born: Oct 22, 1943
Date of Passing: Jul 30, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryROBERT (BOB) EDWARD COATES October 22, 1943 - July 30, 2016 With broken hearts we announce the sudden and unexpected peaceful passing of Robert Edward Coates at the age of 72. Bob is survived by his best friend and devoted wife Patricia Joy. He was an amazing father to Cliff Tucker (Jodi), Derek (Marina), and Keith and a proud grandfather to Austin and Connor Tucker. He is also survived by his twin brother Darryl (Dora). He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Harriett Coates and a brother Karl. Bob's passion was summering at the cottage on Clearwater Bay and wintering in Texas with his many friends. He was a proud employee of the Winnipeg Fire Department, serving 36 years before retiring in 2006 as District Chief. More recently he volunteered his time with the Salvation Army. All Bob's family and friends will dearly miss him. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGilliivray Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a donation to the Manitoba Firefighter's Burn Fund, 303 - 83 Garry St., Winnipeg, MB R3C 4J9 or to the Salvation Army, Booth Centre, 180 Henry Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J8. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 03, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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I worked with Bobby and am saddened at his untimely passing. He was a good guy and a good firefighter. My condolences to his family. He did a lot of good things for a lot of people during his career. I hope some comfort can be had from that. - Posted by: Scott Miner (Collegue) on: Aug 04, 2016
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I grew up calling my cousin by the name of Buddy, our entire family did. I really looked up to Buddy, he was a kind & gentle person. Once when I was around the age of 10 he offered to take me to a show in his new Jag- I was so thrilled! The show was a boring Western (my dad's choice) & I think Buddy slept through most of it but he stuck with it to the end. Another time he took me for a ride on his motorcycle. Those were two huge event in the life of a young girl. He & Joy came to my sisters funeral even though Joy was quite ill at that time. He was always saying we should come out to their cottage but we never did make it. He was a brave firefighter, a kind & gentle man & he will be missed but never forgotten. Bob & I would like to extend our condolances to Joy & their 3 sons. - Posted by: Chris Milloy (Cousin) on: Aug 04, 2016
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