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Leicester, Published in: Leicester Mercury.

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JohnCOATES(Founder of J.Coates (HGV Services) Ltd) Passed away peacefully at Cedar Mews, Birstall on 28th January 2020 aged 88 years. Now reunited with his late wife Lilian. Much loved father of Pat and Michael, grandfather of Laura, Stephanie and David, great grandfather of Joe, Olivia and George and father figure to Jocelyn. Funeral service at Gilroes Crematorium on Friday 28th February 2020 at 12.00 noon. Black attire need not be worn. Family flowers only please. Donations if desired can be made to The Woodland Trust and or The National Memorial Arboretum c/o Ginns & Gutteridge Funeral Directors, St Nicholas House, 51 Vaughan Way, Leicester LE1 4NR. Tel. 0116 251 6117
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Bill Corrie:I trained and worked for John between 1973 and 76, he wa...02/05/2021
Christine Mansfield: It is with much sadness that we accept the passing of John Coat...01/03/2020
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Sean Hale:J.C you will be missed and thank you for the time we sp...25/02/2020
Pat Barratt:My Dad. Quite a man. You gave me so much. I will always r...03/02/2020
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Stephen Wood:Rest in peace John, going to miss you.01/02/2020
Jocelyn Wood :Sadly missed by all of us as the head of our family, finall...01/02/2020
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I trained and worked for John between 1973 and 76, he was a lovely man , genuine, honest and a boss worth working for. He set customer
respect and standards I took through the rest of my driving career. One of the few men who who I will always remember with respect. My belated sympathy to Lillian, Pat and Michael.
I hope your latter years were peaceful John
Bill Corrie:
02/05/2021
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It is with much sadness that we accept the passing of John Coates. John and Lilian (dec.) were life-long friends of Jim (dec) and Elizabeth Mansfield. The four of them originally met in Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, in Solwezi. Their bond continued through all their lives. In latter years they spent many holidays together and visited one another regularly during their retirement in England.

We have so many fond memories of John’s laughter and positive attitude. He was generous, kind and fun to be with. We loved his many stories. He will be missed as true family friend.

We wish Pat, Michael and all the family condolences on the passing of a very special person in their lives.

Elizabeth, Peter, Anne and Christine Mansfield xxxx
Christine Mansfield:
01/03/2020
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J.C you will be missed and thank you for the time we spent in your employment and the many happy memories of those times. You were a true gentleman. Rest in peace, love Sean and Teresa Hale.
Sean Hale:
25/02/2020
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My Dad. Quite a man. You gave me so much. I will always remember the music, the travel. Family meals. Drives up Dad roads when on holiday. Roads never fit for vehicles. Your love of the sea. Happy times at Hunstanton.
Finally reunited with mum.
RIP you have earned it for sure.
Pat Barratt:
03/02/2020
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Rest in peace John, going to miss you.
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Sadly missed by all of us as the head of our family, finally at peace with his much cherished Wife Lillian & his Brother Alan, love Jocelyn, Steve, Sarah & Amber xx
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