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Robert Coates
July 10, 1927 - January 6, 2014
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Bob passed away peacefully on January 6th after a valiant battle with COPD and Arthritis. He was predeceased by his parents, five brothers and two of his sisters. Bob is survived by his wife Barbara, his children and grandchildren, Barb’s daughter and family, his sisters Elaine and Doreen and many nieces and nephews. Bob was a second generation Victorian, a long time public servant with both the Federal and Provincial Governments. He enjoyed a lengthy and active retirement golfing, fishing, travelling and was a proud member of the Masonic Order and Janizaries Marching Unit of the Gizeh Shriners of BC and Yukon.
Deepest appreciation to Drs. Kier McMillan and Bruce Sanders, staff at RJH Hospice and the many caregivers from Island Health and Beacon Community Services over the last few months.
A celebration of life will be held at Trafalgar/Propatria Branch 292 of the Royal Canadian Legion, 411 Gorge Road East on Monday, January 20th at 2:00 pm. Donations in lieu of flowers in memory of Bob may be made to the Gizeh Shriners of BC and Yukon, Transportation Fund, 3550 Wayburne Drive Burnaby BC V5G 3K9. Online condolences may be made at www.hwwallacecbc.com
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From: H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff
H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Randall Ulrich
Relation: fellow Freemason
My condolences to the Coates families. I will remember Bob as happy, genuine, and friendly. He served me and others as a fine example of a man and a brother in freemasonry.
From: Bob and Pat Russell
Relation: friend
Dear Barb and Family:
A great friend who has left us, but he has left us with a great deal of memories.
From: Karen Rennie
Relation: worked with Barb @CIBC Caddy Bay
Dear Barb:
Dick & I were sad to hear of Bob’s passing & send our condolences to you & family at this sad time.
Hugs,Karen
From: Gary & Faye Coates, Bill and Shirley Coates
Relation: Uncle to Bill and Gary
Bill and Gary always enjoyed his visits to our parents (his brother Harry and wife Eileen), when he came by Burlington after his business visits to Ottawa. He always had a smile on his face, and a joke to tell. Condolences to the family.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
January 20, 2014
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Trafalgar/Propatia Royal Canadian Legion
411 Gorge Road
Victoria, BC Canada
411 Gorge Road
Victoria, BC Canada
Memorial Gifts
The family has not designated a preferred charity at this time.
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