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Robert was born on July 26, 1949 in New London, CT to the late George Coats and Ethel Gray. He was the husband to Carol Sinkowitz Coats for the past 11 years. He attented and graduated from Wheeler High School in North Stonington, CT. Robert worked as a rigger for many years at General Dynamics Electric Boat and also owned and worked as a farmer at Hidden Acres in North Stonington, CT.
Robert (Bobby) Coats was a member of the New England Ox Teamsters all of his life and he enjoyed pulling oxen at all the New England Fairs and briinging home ribbons. He enjoyed dairy farming, loved karoake and listening to country muisc. He was always a generous person that would help anyone in need. He loved his dog, Angel, a Chiweenie,
very much. He is survived by; his wife, Carol Coats; chidren, Tammy Aguirre (Manny), Erik Huntelman (Stephanie) and Audrey Karcher (Jesse, Jr.); 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Nadine Mayhew (Edward); and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by:; parents, George Coats and Ethel Gray; and sister, Phyllis Roode.
Bobby was loved, cherished and will be forever missed.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date at the Riverbend Cemetery in Westerly, RI.
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Wayne Coats
May 18, 2025
Carol,Sorry to hear of Bobs passing. Thoughts and prayers to your family. Would like to attend his service in westerly. So please let me know. I left my email.
Katie main
May 14, 2025
Bobby was a great guy. I have alot of great memories. I loved working bulls with him and listening to him giving me the father speech. Lol my condolences to his family.
Ronnie Whitcomb
May 12, 2025
We all knew each other in North Stonington and in the school system. Bobby was in the class with my sister and I remember him always be a nice person and the family was all great. My condolences to the family and friends of Bobby. Bless you all. Ronnie Whitcomb
Sheri Nardi
May 10, 2025
Carol, so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. My thoughts and prayers
are with you and your family.
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