December 18, 1940 - January 6, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a very special man, Edmund Coles. Edmund was born in Sandy Cove on December 18, 1940 to Ralph and Stella (White) Coles. He lived most of his life in Sandy Cove until he moved to Goose Bay for the last 3 years. He was the second of Twelve children and is predeceased by his brothers Howard and Albert, and his parents Ralph and Stella Coles. Edmund was a very well-known man who always thought of others before himself. He fished most of his life with his brothers and was Captain of the Viking Trail fishing boat. 10 years prior to his retirement he worked in PEI with his son-in-law Gary Larter in the construction business. Edmund loved the outdoors working in the woods, hunting and fishing.
Edmund is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Eliza Coles; his daughters: Zena (Tony) Curlew, Roxanne (Gary) Larter, his sons: Jeff (Dr. Joyce) Coles, Johnny (Gaye) Coles; 8 grandchildren: Johnathon Larter, Amy Curlew, Aleyah Coles, Ella Coles, Allissa Coles, Scarlett Coles, Jake Coles, and Jayme Coles; siblings Vivian Coles, Eldred (Evelyn) Coles, Eileen (Clyde) White, Lucy (George) White, Margaret Coles, Ralph Coles, Daisy Coles, Whyman (Marilyn) Coles, and Joy (Roland) White; special friend Gaye Rogers; and a large number of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family extends a heartfelt thank-you to the dialysis staff at both the St. Anthony and Goose Bay Hospitals for their exemplary care over the last 14 years. Also wanted to thank Dr. Paul and his staff at the Health Science Center, in St. John's for never giving up on Edmund – very much appreciated.
Cremation has taken place with burial and family ceremony to be announced at a later date