David Coates

I know it has been years since Dave passed away, but its never to late to pay my respects. Dave and I were classmates at Lisgar Collegiate and lived close to each other in Rockcliff Park, Ottawa. He had a wry sense of humour, quiet demeanor and loyalty for all his friends , Chris Lang, Mirsky, Dunlop etc. He made an impact on me, and I enjoyed the time we spent playing tennis and going to school. We miss you Dave!
Atis Metuzals

Dear Louise,

I was sad to read about the loss of your brother David. My thoughts are with you.

De

Dear Mrs Coates and family
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take good care.

Dubhe,Sara,Kirsten&Jon-Jon..so sorry to hear about David, Did not get to know him well but your family were great friends & neighbours. Terri,Joe,Troy&Jen Voros

Dear Mrs. Coates,
My thoughts are with you and your family.

Philippe Noel

Sally, Nigel,Louise and John,
Our thoughts are with you, please know that we have very fond memories of David. He was always fun to be around, a wonderful sense of humour and we will always remember him with fondness. Kind regards, Tracy and Geoff Booth and family (sister in law)

Hi David, Sorry I missed you all these years. Sorry I did not get to know your wife and kids when you were here. I remember you were a lefty, and would always thrash me in tennis! Thanks for all the great tennis games they were great fun and you were an excellent player. I clearly remember your impossible backhand. I remember working on the oil rigs with you out west, and hitch hiking to LA to see Paul Skene (Skene the Bean) at his brother’s mobile recording studio. I remember getting chased by a "press gang" in Drumheller in the winter time because we did not want to work in -42 degree weather and I drove off the road in my VW bug! I heard you stayed in Calgary, I never knew!

David, thanks for the friendship, thanks for the memories, thanks for growing up with me. Thanks for being my friend.

With my love and best wishes and support to your children in this terrible time. Your father had more true friends than you know. To your wife I am so so sorry. I know David really well and can only imagine what a terrible loss this must be for you. My deepest sympathies. There is only one David Coates and he was a treasure to us all and his loss is a loss to us all.

Your Friend
Chris Lang

Lourdes and I would like to express our condolences to Dave's family.
We will always cherish the memories of Dave knocking on our door in Sunnyside and joining us for a meal.
We know you're at peace King..

I was very saddened to hear of David's sudden passing.I grew up with David in Rockcliffe Park,Ottawa.He was a great friend.
I will always have fond memories of David;his sense of humour.his sense of adventure and his friendship.
It is truly a great loss.My condolences to his family.

I met David many years ago and although I had not seen much of him in recent years, thoughts of him always left a smile and stories remembered.
We'll all be meeting again soon Brother Dave!

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dubhe,
We have often thought about you and your family. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

I was very saddened to read about David's passing in the paper. His wife Dubhe was a customer of mine at a store I worked at. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and the family at this time. Always keep his memory alive and stay strong during this difficult time. Remember you have an amazing guardian angel watching over you all now.

I am saddened by the news of the passing of David. My thoughts and sympathies go out to all his family. His friends will always have the memories of the good times whenever we think of him.

Jon,
Please accept my condolences for the untimely loss of your father. We wish only that your heart and soul finds peace and comfort. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal and although it may be difficult looking beyond the sorrow, you will find loving memories that will live in your heart forever.

My deep sympathies for the family, and a gentle smile of support for the children, and for Louisa my dear friend.

My deepest condoleances for the unexpected passing of David. I never met David but heard so much about him from his dear sister Louisa over the years.