At Seaforth Community Hospital, Seaforth on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 of Usborne Township, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (Dougall) Coates (2003). Dear father of Kenneth Coates (Réjean) of Usborne Township, and Lenore and Tony Mattucci of Exeter. Dear grandfather of Matthew Mattucci (Carla), and Miranda Mattucci (Caitlin), and great-grandfather of Addison and Natalia. Dear brother-in-law of Andrew and Marion Dougall, Marian Dougall, and Fern Dougall all of Exeter. Also missed by several nieces and nephews. Jack’s faithful, canine companion “Cindy” will be lost without him. Predeceased by his sisters Jean Munds (1985) and her husband Wilfred, and Betty Coates (2010), and brothers-in-law Harry, and Bill Dougall. Jack farmed in Usborne Township his entire life, and also drove school bus for more than 15 years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Thursday evening from 7-9 PM, and again on Friday morning from 10 -11 AM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, May 27th at 11 AM with Rev. Laurie O’Leary officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, or the Exeter United Church would be appreciated by the family.
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John & Janet Bilcke
To the Coates family, We are sorry to hear the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Janet Bilcke
To the Coates family
So sorry to hear the loss of Jack. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
My sympathies to all. I remember Jack as my bus driver, when I went to my grandma Johns’ house. His smile, laugh and friendly conversation were often appreciated after a hard day at school.
May your happy memories help to ease the pain. Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Larry and Joyce Black
Sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Thinking of you all.
The Essery Family
To Ken, Lenore, and family,
We’re very sorry to hear that your dad recently passed. Hope you have many wonderful memories of enjoyable family times.
Lynn B
Sorry for your loss Ken. All the best.
Cathie Alexander
To the Coates and Dougall families,
My sincere sympathy for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ken and Shirley Simpson
Ken and Lenore
Sorry to here of your Dad’s passing.He will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Wendi Schwindt
Ken, Lenore and families…so sorry to hear about Jack. It is never easy to lose a dad…
Donna Regier
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad,He was a nice man,and he always had a big smile for everyone Cherish your memories..Donna Heywood (Regier)
Daryl and Lynn Brisco
Deepest sympathies from our family to your family.
Pauline Pym
Lenore and family,
Sorry for loss of your Dad… your memories will help you through during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al & Vickie HArvey
To the family of Jack Coates, we offer our condolences.
Memories are precious, share them
Vickie and Al Harvey
Exeter, ON
Chuck & Pam Ross
Lenore and family,
Chuck and I were so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Our sincere condolences.
Ray and Judy Mills
Dear Kenneth, Lenore and family;
Please accept our deepest condolences. Jack was a good guy. He lived a wonderful but simple life, as many of the farmers of his generation did. He enjoyed visiting with people, he enjoyed working the land and he enjoyed his Chinese food. Ray really got to know him quite well when they were building the new shed and he thought well of Jack. I remember Jack from my years of trudging up the road to piano lessons with your mom. He was often in the house, sitting in his chair while Kenneth and Lenore played around him. Ken was always taking something apart to see how it worked and Lenore was very quietly playing with dolls and blocks. I guess Jack was supposed to be looking after you two while your mom was busy with us. Or maybe he just wanted a rest and a time with his children. He always enjoyed coming to the church in Centralia for the turkey and beef suppers. It was a good time for food, fellowship and sharing of news. His setbacks over the last few years were not easy, but he lived with it and carried on the best he could. We will miss his smile, his greetings and his interest in what was happening in our family. We will keep your family in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Ken, Lenore & Tony and families,
sorry to read of your loss. Trust the many good memories help bring peace and comfort.
Lynda Iredale -Conlin and Jack
to the Coates family…our deepest sympathy to all in the passing of your Dad
Marg., Donna and Dave Prout
Sincere sympathy to Kenneth and Lenore. Cherish the memories.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Kendra and Gord Craig
Our family sends sympathies in the loss of Jack.
Dianne Skinner
To Kenneth and Lenore and family
So sorry for your loss of Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers