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Gordon 'Wayne' Coons

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Gordon 'Wayne' Coons

March 23, 1949 - June 23, 2023

It is with heavy hearts the family of Wayne Coons announce his passing at the Northumberland Hills Hospital Friday, June 23, 2023 at the age of 74. Wayne passed peacefully surrounded by love of his family. He leaves behind his wife and life partner, Marilyn Coons (nee Tamblyn). Last year, Marilyn and Wayne celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He is the proud father to his sons Jeremy (Ali) and Adam (Lauralee). Loved grandfather to AJ, Amelia, Avril and Oliver. Cherished brother to Diane, Candice, Doug (Laura), Joy (Ross) and Bill (Bonnie). Wayne will be deeply missed by all of his extended family and friends.
The family would like to extend their most sincere thank you to the staff of the Northumberland Hills hospital for their dedication and care. Physicans, & most especially the nursing staff in ER & 2A, and nurse practitioners on 2A. A celebration of life will be held at MacCoubrey Funeral Home Reception Centre Sunday, July 9th, 2023 from 11:00am – 2:00pm. A sharing of memories will be held at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.

MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCE / DONATIONS

Larraine Langer - July 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Sharon and David Staples - July 12, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Frank Bouwmans - July 11, 2023

I will really miss our breakfast ,I am going to miss you buddy especially our road trips to Carlisle we had a lot of laughs on our road trips ,rest in peace Wayne.

Sylvia Gallagher - July 10, 2023

Dear Marilyn! So sorry to hear about Wayne’s passing! My condolences to you and your family. Sylvia

The Mercure Family - July 10, 2023

Uncle Wayne will be greatly missed. Sending our love. Xo

The Mercure Family - July 10, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Liz Crosland - July 10, 2023

My heart breaks for you and your family. Wayne was one of the good guys. He will be remembered by many for his kindness, strength and devotion to his family and friends. Nothing I can say will adequately express the love and gratitude I have for his steady support and generous “sharing” of you when I needed it most. He was one of a kind and I will miss him.

Darlene Leggett - July 9, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

John and Cheryl Barlow - July 9, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Amit Sofer - July 8, 2023

So sorry for the loss. Wayne leaves all of us with a wonderful example of how to live a life well.

Diane Audley - July 8, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Wil and Glenda Cassidy - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

The Jensen Family - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Shane Jensen - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Shane Jensen - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Louise Tamblyn - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Christina McNairn - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Louise Tamblyn - July 7, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Christina McNairn - July 7, 2023

To Marilyn,Jeremy and Adam and families,and all of Wayne’s brothers and sisters .So sorry we can’t be with you at this time.Our hearts are broken at your loss Doug and Chris McNairn Brad and Everett Froats

Jane Bartlett - July 6, 2023

Marilyn, Jeremy, Adam So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Sending love and condolences for your loss... The next few days and for many days ahead your friends and family are there for you. Hold tight to each other....with love Jane

Alea Cardarelli & Brian Crosland - July 5, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Antonio, Janice & Connor Visca - July 5, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Connor, Janice & Tony Visca - July 5, 2023

We are so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Wayne was a such great guy to work with, always with a cheerful smile and "go-to" attitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time of loss. Blessings be.

Philip Harding - July 4, 2023

I have no words. I love my boys Jeremy and Adam Coons. Your father was the hardest man on me!! And I will be forever grateful ? Wayne treated ? all of us as we his own. I love him always. And love you all.

Gregory Wilson - July 4, 2023

Wayne "the Boss" Coons was a great man and I have fond memories of working with him he taught me some great things, I will always remember him and feel the loss. His memory will live on with his family.

CHUCK SKITCH - July 4, 2023

THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME

Jean MacDougal - July 4, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Eric Jagger & Susan - July 3, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Tina Hartwick - July 2, 2023

Marilyn and family I was surprised and saddened to hear of Wayne's passing; a good guy with a great sense of humour and love of family;He will be missed.

Dan Dwyer - July 1, 2023

It was a pleasure to have Wayne and Adam and Oliver work on my barn/coach house project. I appreciated Wayne's work and attitude. Very sorry for the loss the family must be feeling for such a man. It was a blessing to have known him a bit.

Jim and Jamie West - June 29, 2023

Marilyn, Doug ,Laura and the rest of the Coons family our condolences on Wayne's passing.

Gord Burnham - June 29, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Gord and Faye Burnham - June 29, 2023

Our deepest condolences to you Marilyn and the rest of your family .We are so glad we were able to meet for lunch back in March . Gord and Faye

Robert Hubers and Wiggers boatyard - June 29, 2023

My sincere condolences go out to Merelyn and Adam and their families.

Anne Marie Rosar - June 28, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Lorne Strader and Family - June 28, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Lorna Johnston - June 28, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Lorne Strader - June 28, 2023

We were so saddened to hear of Wayne's passing. Our sincere condolences to Marilyn and family. Also to Wayne's siblings and their families. We have many fond memories of Wayne growing up, and of the kind gentleman he became in life. With deepest sympathy Lorne Doris Neil Lorna & Sharon.

Frank Bouwmans - June 28, 2023

Deepest condolences to your family. Many great memories I will always cherish.

Judy and Alan Plummer - June 27, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Laura Demers - June 27, 2023 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Laura Demers - June 27, 2023

Marilyn, I was so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Bill Fraser - June 27, 2023

To all Waynes family ,so sorry to hear of his passing , much to young /Bill Fraser

Harry Jeninga and Penny Masters - June 27, 2023

Doug, Laura and family. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your brother. His memory will live on with you and all of those whose lives were touched by him.

Ron and Joanne Bailey - June 27, 2023

Very sorry to learn of Wayne's passing. Our thoughts are with his family. Ron and Joanne Bailey

Richard Dickson - June 27, 2023

I will remember Wayne fondly, we shared a memorable trip to Florida this past winter, I'm so glad to have spent that time with him, such a great guy. Marilyn and family, my sincere condolences.

John & Kathy West - June 27, 2023

Dear Doug, Laura, Kim, Karen and families. Sorry to hear about your Brother, Brother-in-law, and Uncle. Know we will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead!

Ralph and Sue Buttar - June 27, 2023

Please accept our most deepest sympathy on the loss of Wayne. Sincere condolences to all the family.

Susan Orton - June 27, 2023

Thinking of you Marilyn at this unfortunate time. Sorry to hear of your husbands passing and sending you condolences and love.

Sheila Farrell - June 27, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Waynes’ passing. I send my sincere condolences to Marilyn and Waynes’ entire family and his many friends. May he rest in peace? Sincerely Sheila Farrell

Peter and Janet Faustino - June 27, 2023

How very sorry we are to learn of Wayne’s passing. Although we haven’t seen you for too long a time, you both remained dear to us. We valued Wayne’s help on a number of occasions. He was a very good, kind man whose family obviously meant everything to him. May his soul rest in peace. He’ll certainly be in our prayers. Condolences to you Marilyn and to your family.

Anne Dance - June 27, 2023

Sincere condolences to you and your family Marilyn at this difficult time. Anne Dance

Sharon Ramagnano - June 27, 2023

Marilyn and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending you love and strength during these hard days.

Kim Jagger - June 27, 2023

Thinking of you Marilyn, Jeremy and Adam! Such fond memories of Woodbridge and Schomberg. Remember going to Wayne’s shop, the rec centre, rainbow Drive etc! Will always remember Wayne for his laugh. Thinking of you all! Xoxo ?

Helen Barclay - June 26, 2023

Dear Marilyn and family, I am very sad for your loss. I can’t imagine how difficult this will be for you. Sending much love and condolences to everyone. Sincerely, Helen and Jon Barclay

Rob and Joanne West - June 26, 2023

Our deepest sympathies Marilyn to you and the whole Coons family, may you have many fond memories of Wayne to comfort you during this difficult time.

Susan and John Davison - June 26, 2023

Marilyn Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Carmel Scott - June 26, 2023

Doug, Laura and family, I am sorry to learn of your brother's passing. May he rest in Eternal Peace. Carmel Scott.

Carol Ann Heffernan - June 26, 2023

Doug and family, We are sorry to hear about your brother’s passing. It’s difficult loosing a sibling! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Sincerely, Tom & Carol Ann

Sheila Klaassen - June 26, 2023

Marilyn Menno and are very sad to here of Wayne’s passing Please accept our heartfelt condolences Sheila Klaassen