George Frank Coates 1935 - 2005 George F. Coates, 69, of Lester Ave. Moncton, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, February 3, 2005. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late George A. and Edna D. (Douthwright) Coates. He was a member of the military and a retired Commissionaire. He is survived by his wife, Laura; four sons, George Coates (Linda) of London, ON, Brad Coates (Marcia) of Clinton, ON, Stephen Weekes of Orillia, ON, and Daniel Vasbastarache of Moncton; two sisters, Barbara Mills (Alexander) of Moncton and Blanche Cole (Ron) of Toronto, ON; two brothers, Kenneth (Annette) and Donald Coates (Marilyn) of Moncton; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his daughter, Janice Coates. The Funeral Service will be held at Moncton Lions Center on Sunday, February 6, 2005 at 2:00 pm. Donations made to Canadian Cancer Society or to Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by his family.