Obituary of Leonard David Coates
Passed away at the Uxbridge Cottage Hospital, on Friday, March 18th, 2022, at age 85.
Son of the late Joseph and Dora Coates. Loving husband of Arlene Coates (nee Rainey).
Beloved father of Ken, and his wife Jenny. Leonard will be lovingly remembered by his granddaughter,
Courtney, and her husband Josh, his bonus granddaughters; Mary and Hannah, and his
great-grandchildren; Jimmy, Artie, Sammy, Nora, and Elaina, all of whom he loved dearly.
Survived by his siblings; Allan, Barbara Sleep, and Beatrice Blukes. Leonard was a lifetime farmer,
and social butterfly. He was a lifelong resident of Brock Township, and will be deeply missed by all of his friends.
A private service was held on Wednesday March 23, 2022 at the Thorne Funeral Home, 98 River Street, Sunderland (705-432-2672). A public service in celebration of Leonard’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141, 104 River Street, Sunderland on Saturday March 26, 2022 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. If desired, memorial donations may be made by cheque to Sunderland St. Andrews United Church. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.thornefuneralhome.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leonard
David
Coates 1936 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Cannington, Province: Ontario