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ALAN HOWARD A. COATES It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the passing of Howard Coates . . . father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Dad was born on January 3, 1919 on his Grandfather's farm near Morris, Manitoba. He attended school in Morris for his formal education until he joined The Princess Pat's (P.P.C.L.I.) in June of 1940 and served for five years as an instructor on the Quad in Shilo, Manitoba. He was also responsible for Boiler Maintenance and Supervision. When Dad came into Winnipeg to work, he joined the Elmwood Legion Branch #9 where he held a position on the Executive for 16 years. Dad worked for the Canadian Pacific Express, and then later for the Canadian Pacific Transport until his retirement. Dad was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy; parents Fred and Christina Coates; former son-in-law Keith Ward; brother Richard (Dick); sister-in-law Irene and nephew Douglas Coates; brother-in-law Leo and sister Lillian Lachance; as well as brother Clifford Coates. Dad will be lovingly missed by daughter Maureen Ward-Saunders, son-in-law Kent Saunders; granddaughter Amanda Ward; one brother Harold (Nancy); two sisters Evelyn (Bob), Shelley (Mike); brother-in-law Robert Allen, and sister-in-law Annette Coates along with numerous nieces and nephews; also special friends Pat Jensen, Norm and Lillian Sparks, Linda Hockman and Pat Baraniuk. Since March 2008, Dad has resided at Park Manor Personal Care Home, in Transcona; and at this time the family wish to extend their sincere thank you to all of the staff (regardless of position) for all the love, care and understanding that was given to Dad while he lived there. In keeping with Dad's wishes immediate cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 21, at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd. Interment has taken place at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, Dad would invite you to take family member(s); a special friend(s) to lunch and remember him in your own special way. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 982-7550
Publish Date: Sep 15, 2012
ALAN HOWARD A. COATES It is with great sadness that the family wish to announce the passing of Howard Coates.... father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Flowers are gratefully declined. Longer notice to follow. Family and friends may sign a Book of Condolence at www.glenlawn.ca. Glen Lawn Funeral Home 204 - 982-7550
Publish Date: Sep 1, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2012
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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in loving memory of Howard, a true gentleman, a wonderful raconteur, and a dear friend. We will miss him. With deepest sympathy to the family. - Posted by: Jack & Joan Klips (friends from Park Manor) on: Sep 21, 2012
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REST IN PEACE HOWARD I CONSIDERED YOU A FRIEND AND WILL MISS THE TIMES WE SPENT LISTENING TO BIG BAND MUSIC WHITCH.. WE BOTH LOVED - Posted by: JANET SMITH (VOLENTEER/ PARK MANOR/ PARK MANOR) on: Sep 16, 2012
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I LOVED HOWARD STORIES WHEN HE WAS A YOUNG MAN, THE STORY I MOST ENJOYED THE BEST IS THE ONE ABOUT HOW THEY MADE THEIR OWN WINTER WEAR, AND HOW HE MADE A PAIR OF MITTENS OUT OF SKUNK TAILS. I ALSO WAS INTRIGUED WHEN HE TOLD STORIES ABOUT WHEN HE WORKED ON HIS FAMILY FARM AND MAKING AND decorated THE SLEIGH WITH BELLS AND RIDING ON IT DURING CHRISTMAS TIME. I ALSO KNOW HE LOVED ANIMALS BIG AND SMALL AND HOW THE FAMILY HAD BRED THEM. HE EVEN HAD A PICTURE OF MY DACHshund (ONYX) ON HIS WALL IN HIS SUITE. HOWARD ALSO ENJOYED BINGO NIGHT AT PARK MANOR, I DO BELIEVE WHEN HE WON A BINGO HE LOVED THOSE POPCORN TWISTS. I WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND ALL YOUR GREAT STORIES THAT I FOUND SO FASCINATING. THANK YOU HOWARD FOR MAKING TIME WITH ME TO TELL ME HOW YOUR DAY WAS TO WHAT YOU LIKED FOR LUNCH, R.I.P HOWARD. - Posted by: DEBRA kOSOWAN (VOLUNTEER/ PARK MANOR) on: Sep 16, 2012
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Howard and Dorothy were great neighbours when we lived on Beach Ave. Thanks for the memories. - Posted by: Peter and Sara Martens (friend) on: Sep 14, 2012
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Sorry to hear Howard passed away. We always enjoyed our time with him at the HY KNOX bowling events across western Canada. We lost track of him after he left Beach Ave. He was very proud of his daughter, Maureen and granddaugter Amanda. RIP Howard. - Posted by: Doug & Judy Walton (co-worker) on: Sep 10, 2012
