Passed away peacefully at The James Paton Memorial Health Centre, Gander on Friday, December 8th, 2017, Donald Coates, age 68.
Predeceased by his parents Lewis and Emma Coates, brother Albert and brother-in-law Wilson Fancey.
Left to mourn with loving memories are his wife Cavell of Wing's Point, daughter Claudine (Kevin) Mouland and grandchildren Rachael and Rebecca Mouland of Musgrave Harbour, father and mother in law Harvey and Josephine Coates of Wings Point, brother Roy (Pansey) of Grand Falls-Windsor, sister Dulcie Fancey of Wing's Point, brother-in-laws Gonzo (Sandra), Wayne (Della), Peter (Judy),Barry (Wanda), sister-in-laws Joan (Robert) Nippard, Beatrice Troke. Don had a special niece Effie Fahey (Coates) who was raised with him and was considered a sister. Also a large circle of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Resting at Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday, December 9th from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and Sunday, December 10th family service 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. and visitation 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Funeral service will take place on Monday, December 11th at 2:00 P.M. from Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Interment will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Wing's Point.
Flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Donald's memory may be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church or Holy Trinity Cemetery Fund.
Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca
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