William George Coaker
November 12, 1941 to December 1, 2021
Obituary
Passed away suddenly at home at the age of 80. Predeceased by his parents Elsie and Edward Coaker; daughter Wanda Lynn; siblings June (Noseworthy), Marjorie (Badcock), Grace (Scurlock), Judy (Jamieson), Roberta (Thomas), Sheila (Hayes), Frederick, David, and Chris.
Left with a lifetime of fond and loving memories his wife of 60 years Brenda (nee Riche); children Bradford (Yvonne), Ruth (Gary), and Heidi (Glen); grandchildren Jordan, Tayler, Alex, Jessica (Steve), Janelle, and Luke; great-grandchild Lena; siblings Linda (David), Don (Beth-Anne), and John (Goldie); siblings-in-law Anne, Ruth, and Ruby (Ralph). Bill will also be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, friends, and co-workers from Newfoundland Dockyard.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive visitors at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, on Saturday, December 4th from 1-6 p.m. A private family funeral service to follow.
Flowers gratefully accepted, or memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Schedule
Visitations
1-6 p.m. on December 4, 2021
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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May you rest in peace… Many fond memories of my uncle, all the time we shared at the trailer’s in salmonier, all the holiday gatherings and the odd headlock squeeze…. God BLess..
Brenda, So sorry to hear of Bills passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
I have memories of him tending his garden. he certainly had a green thumb.
Hoping all the memories of the years you spent together , will help you through.
Our deepest condolences,
Debbie (Attwood) and Tony Scaplen
My sincere condolences to you all at this very difficult time. Hold your memories close to your heart and he will be with you and watching over you forever. He lived such a full life and loved you all so much! Rest easy k owing that he is not suffering any more and that he knew how much he was loved in return. Rest In Peace Bill!
So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing . Brenda and family thinking of you all I will miss Bill’s phone calls he was a very good friend and coworker . Donald Glynn and Family
Our sincere condolences to you Brad and all the Coaker family,
Brad and the Coaker Family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I hope your fond memories will help comfort you and your family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers, please reach out if there is anything you need.
Deepest sympathy,
Tom and Trudy Moulton
To Brenda and all the Coaker Family
We were sorry to hear of Bills passing. We grew up on Cairo Street. Sheila was my friend and Bill her older brother. He was always protective of us, always joking around, and telling stories. When Ted came on the scene he approved of him. Bill was going out with Brenda then. He thought the world of her from the beginning. He was a special man. Our condolences to you all.
Heather and Ted Dove
Our sincere condolences to Brenda and family on Bill’s passing,,,,Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time ……May he RIP…..
Ruth, so sorry to hear about your father. Our condolences to you and your family.
Deepest condolences to Brad & Yvonne and family for their loss. I met Bill a number of times on their back deck. May he rest in peace and you take comfort in the many fond memories I am certain you have.
Very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing .Deepest sympathy to his wife Brenda and family for their loss also to his siblings .Hope the memories you shared get you through this sad time and know that he is free of suffering and in a better place.
To the Coaker family, so sorry for your loss. Bill was my boss at the Dockyard for many years.
Fred Lucas
To Brenda & Family and the Coaker Family:
So sorry to hear of Bill’s sudden passing. My sincere sympathy to you all. May the many happy memories you shared help you through this sad time. God bless!
Rose Stacey
To the Coaker family:
So sorry to hear the news of (Uncle)Bill’s passing.
I have alot of childhood memories of him up at the cabin.
In the later years I remember his passion for his flower and vegetable garden, that he was so proud of.
Thinking of all the family during this very difficult time.
Brenda and Family,
Our Sincere condolences on Uncle Bill’s passing, we have many happy memories of him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love Kathy, Frank and family
My deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Bill. He played a big role in my life growing up, along side all of the wonderful family we always had around us. I remember having many Christmas celebrations at Aunt Brenda and Uncle Bills house when I was a little girl. Heidi and myself would go off and play barbies while we’d hear, in the background, the laughter coming from everyone chatting in the living room. Love to Aunt Brenda and the rest of your family, you are in my thoughts at this sad time. Love to all.
Don and Beth Anne and the Coaker family:
So sorry to hear of your brother Bill’s passing. My sincere condolences to all of you and to his wife and children. Keep your memories with you. They will help you get through the sad times. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan (Holloway) Monk
To Brenda and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing .We knew Bill a long time and always enjoyed his company. He was fun to be around whether in a crowd or at his house doing a simple job .Always there with a joke or story to make you laugh. He was a really nice person with a great sense of humour.who will be sadly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Brad and family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Darroch and Mary Taylor
Aunt Brenda, Brad, Ruth, and Heidi, I’m so sorry for your loss and wish I could be there to both mourn and celebrate Uncle Bill’s life. He was such a great uncle! Some of my fondest childhood memories involve being around him. Whether it was on vacation with the families, on the Gander River or just coming home to Newfoundland for a visit. Whenever he was around, there were good times ahead! His contagious laughter and charisma would always light up the room! He was loved by all, kind hearted, and would give you the shirt off his back. He will always have a place in my heart. I love you, keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Love John, Nicole, Madeleine, and Catherine.
To my Dear Friend Ruth. I am so sorry for your loss. Your love for your Father is the wings that are carrying him home. Safe with the Angels. You and your Family are in my prayers.
To Brenda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bill and I worked together at the dock yard in St. John’s for many years. He was a fine man and will be sadly missed.
My wife, Enid, and I want to express our sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time.
Max and Enid Barrett
To Brenda and family.
So sorry to learn of Bills passing. He and Clarence had some memorable times together up in the country and elsewhere. He was always a fellow with a joke.
It’s ironic that he passed as we were laying Clarence to rest. They both had suffered enough. May you find peace as you grieve. Thinking of you and your family.
Regards. Betty Morgan
My condolences to Brenda, Brad and family. I hunted with Bill and Brad a few years past and enjoyed a successful hunt. Bill never forgot my telephone number and would call me frequently over the years recalling the hunt with me and how much he enjoyed it. He would also fill me in with news of his friends and family.
He will be missed but never forgotten.
Lew Piercey
Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Our thoughts are with you a this time.
Mac and Tricia Downer
tdowner@nl.rogers.com
To Brenda and Family ;
So sorry for your loss. .I was in Bill’s company many times over the years at Don and Bethann’s and enjoyed chatting to Bill and remember his laughter after he would probably share a joke with you or about you. Losing a loved one be it a husband ,a father , a brother ,an uncle , a grandfather or a friend is always difficult. I hope the family will cherish
The memories. of Bill to get each one of you through this difficult time .
RIP Bill
. Joanne Dodd and Family
Our deepest condolences to all of the Coaker Family.
He was such a nice man who will be missed by all of his family and friends. Our thoughts are with you as you grieve his loss.
Sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bills passing.
I have many fond memories of him, and with you all over the years growing up.
I especially remember how Mom and Dad would so look forward to getting a brace of rabbits, or a good feed of moose meat from Uncle Bill.
Precious memories forever.
Love to you all.
Nicola
Brenda, Brad, Ruth and Heidi,
So very sorry to hear of Uncle Bill’s passing. I loved him very much and he was so very good to Dad and I after Mom’s death. The three of us spent a lot of time together in the garden pulling weeds and sharing stories. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love to you all.
Brenda, Brad, Ruth and Heidi.
We go back many years as children growing up together to grown adults with our own families.
However we grew up leading our own busy lives and generally lost contact but forever hold memories of all the times we shared together.
Myself and my wife Paula send our condolences and love to you all and to remind you we will always and forever be connected in friendship .
God bless you and keep you well.
Aunt Brenda, Brad, Ruth, Heidi and families, I am so sad to hear about Uncle Bill. I been thinking about all our family times growing up. The laughter , the togetherness. Aunts uncles cousins . I will cherish those memories for we had a unique bond. Please know that I love you and thinking about you all.
Brenda and family; I was saddened to hear of Bill`s passing. I always enjoyed chatting with him at family gatherings. He will be missed. Cherish your memories and may they help you get through the difficult days ahead.
Brenda & Family, we are shocked & saddened to hear about Bill’s passing. Thinking about you all during this difficult time. Ron & I have many fond memories from our cabin days at Deer Park so many stories & laughing till all all hours in the morning. Good many times going to our place after a party & it becoming daylight. Bill was always there to give a hand at anything you wanted done. His flower gardens were all so beautiful I have a few here that he gave me a couple of years ago. Ron & Bill were of course great Detroit Red Wings Fans & got many pictures of that. He loved his children & grandchildren & you guys were pretty lucky to have him for so long in your life. God Bless you all & we will cherish our memories together.
Brenda and the Coaker family, so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
I was saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. We went to school together from kindergarten to graduation. It seems like yesterday that he and I were talking about our school days while we attended Charlie Downer’s funeral. Our condolences to all of his remaining family.
Fred and Ruby Starkes
Brenda and family
We are so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. We have such wonderful memories of Bill and we appreciated everything he did to help all his neighbours. He was one of the kindest people we had ever met.. we will always remember how much he loved his beautiful flower gardens. May your many happy memories bring you comfort.
Brenda and Bill’s siblings, thinking of you all as you mourn the passing of a loving and much loved husband and brother. Bill always had a good story to tell, one that guaranteed to leave you laughing yet wondering if it was true or not Until you meet again, may Bill’s soul rest peacefully in the loving arms of our Savior.
Ruth: Pat and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts at this sad time. We know how much you loved your Dad and how much you will miss him. Sincerest condolences to your Mom and your family. Hugs Ruthie.