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Andrew Coffey Obituary
Mr. Andrew Coffey age 85 years, a resident of Thunder Bay passed away at the T.B.R.H.S.C. on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Born in Fort William, Ontario, he was a lifelong resident of the city. Andrew took great pride in volunteering his time to many different organizations. He was chairman of the World Nordic Games, and a board member with the Northern Development Corporation, Via Rail, Thunder Bay Harbor Commission, Thunder Bay International Airport Authority, Northern Hearts, The Fort William B.I.A., and was an integral part in the creation of the Thunder Bay Walk of Fame. He was also a Bencher with the Law Society of Upper Canada. Andrew was the founder of the Thunder Bay Chapter of the Children's Wish Foundation and recently received their first ever lifetime achievement award for raising over one million dollars locally. He was also a recipient of the Governor General of Canada's Diamond Jubilee Medal for his contributions to his community.
Andrew's favorite pastime was spending time with his family at the family camp on McKenzie Beach. He truly cherished the wonderful times they had there.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 59 years Roberta, children: Erin Coffey, Rob (Tamara) Coffey and Carol (Dave) Hansen, grandchildren: Lauren and Hunter Hauswirth, Erik Hansen, Sienna and McKenzie Coffey, brothers Robert (Betty) and Harry Coffey and sister Lillian (Bob) Merkley. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 when family and friends will gather for the Funeral Mass beginning at 11:00 am in St. Patrick's Cathedral, celebrated by Msgr. P.M. Stilla V.G. A private entombment will be held at a later date. Following the services a celebration of life will be held at the Valhalla Inn. Should friends desire and in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children's Wish Foundation would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Chris Lai and Dr. Jack Remus for their compassionate care over the years.
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Alan Tutt
November 23, 2016
Andy will be missed but never forgotten , he was a true Mentor and I was fortunate to have crossed his path ... A great man has moved on
My thoughts are with his family .Namaste
Ken and Nancy Jaco
November 7, 2016
Bobbi, you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Andy always had a kind word whenever we met. His contributions to our city will always be remembered.
Joe Fayrick
November 4, 2016
Sorry fo the loss of your dad Erin he will be missed
November 3, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss Lil . Thinking if you at this time . Bob Kucher
Bev and Art Lannon
October 29, 2016
Andy loved his family and he gave alot to his community. Our sincere condolences to the Coffey family .
paula j stitt
October 29, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family - ! remember Andy fondly.
It was a pleasant encounter to see him again this past March.
Betty Ann Savas
October 28, 2016
I have always admired Andrew, while working for him and in his later years running into him shopping He always had a good story and a great memory. I felt blessed to have known him. God Rest His Soul. My condolences to the family.
October 28, 2016
I remember Andy with great fondness. My heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Linda Stitt
Bert Baumann
October 28, 2016
Bobby, while the service is being held at St. Patrick's I will walk out into the desert to remember all the good memories I have spending time with Andy in the Coachella valley. The golf,the lunches at the Hope house, being introduced to people I only read about and many other memorable events. I will truly miss him and honour his memory.
October 27, 2016
Andrew was alway's a great friend and he was a kind and caring man. He will be missed greatly by many. My thoughts are with Rob and your whole family. As usual he is probably the best dressed man in Heaven. Your Buddy Doug Cochrane.
Christine Vucko (Mannella)
October 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you all God bless
Janet Detering
October 27, 2016
My condolences to the Coffey family. I had the pleasure of working for Andy at the Coffey Mill. Learned so much! Thank you Andy!
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