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Kenneth COATES Obituary

COATES,
Kenneth Dalby (Ken):
Passed away peacefully on August 29, 2016, at WesleyCare Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Irena for 63 years. Much loved father of Halina, Paul, Jeremy and Maria, loved grandfather of Jeremy, Tahnee Lee, Jason, George, Harriet, Ben and Sofia. A special thanks to the staff at Wesley Hospital for their care shown towards Ken and his family. Messages C/- the Coates family to PO Box 35046, Christchurch 8640. A Requiem Mass for Ken will be held atSt Matthews Catholic Church, 108 Jeffreys Road, on Monday, September 5, at 11.00am, thereafter a private cremation.

Published by The Press from Aug. 31 to Sep. 3, 2016.

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The best journalist I met in New Zealand, and a good friend there, in the UK and other countries where we worked together. Joice, Helen and I send our condolences to Irena and all the family.

Val Williams, Ogmore by Sea, Wales

September 17, 2016

So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Fond memories of our school and newspaper days.Condolences to the family.
Less we forget...
Brian H.

Brian Hunter

September 6, 2016

To dear Irena, Halina, Paul, Jeremy and Maria, How sad we were to hear your very sad family news of Ken.Trust that when the great sadness fades a little, all the happy and fun memories will be remembered and treasured forever. Thank you for being our kind and thoughtful neighbours in Alpha Ave.
Our love and thoughts to you all,
God bless you,
Christine and Peter Nicoll and family.

September 4, 2016

Great guy! Skilled journalist, articles invariably well-researched and entertaining. Recall very well running around Richmond Park in London with him when he was News correspondent, and a long run in the heart of France when we camped in the same site. Sympathy to his Family.

Ross Simpson Brown

September 2, 2016

A sweet and gentle uncle, remembered with much love. Catherine

August 31, 2016

COATES,
Kenneth Dalby (Ken):
Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Heather and Peter (deceased), Beverley and Bob, Ruth and Don (deceased), and Gerry and Gail.
Rest in peace Ken

August 31, 2016

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