Gordon Coyle

Obituary of Gordon Coyle

COYLE: Gordon Claire -

A resident of Chatham, Gord Coyle passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus on Thursday, February 25, 2021  in his 99th year. 

Born in Chatham, Gord was the son of the late Barnaby and Gertrude (Watson) Coyle. 

Beloved husband of 72 years to Helen (nee Campbell).

Loving father to Diane Ronson (David) of Merlin, Joyce Corriveau (Jim) of Chatham, Wesley Coyle of BC and Ken Coyle of  BC.  

Proud Grandpa to Deanna Ronson (Pete Guymer), Derek Ronson (Kristine), Devon Ronson (Sarah), Jason Corriveau (Taryn), Erin Corriveau (Bill Ross), Nicole Amundson, Kyle Coyle, Corey Coyle, Peter Coyle, Jordan Coyle, Hannah Coyle, Eilish Hansed and Grace Hansed.

Great-Grandpa to Landon and Arlee Ronson, Evan Corriveau, Ephram, Sydnee and Skylar Ross, Camden, Skylar and Brue Coyle, Mila Amundson and Sarah Coyle. 

Predeceased by his brother Robert (2012).

Brother-in-law to Ruby Coyle, Maxine Paxton (Don), Joanne Campbell and Gayle Campbell (Jim Brodie).

Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. 

Gord worked as a mechanic all of his life. He loved to keep busy and could always be found doing something with his hands. He loved tinkering and fixing things for family and friends. 

A Funeral Service will be Live-streamed at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Those planning to attend are required to register online at (https://signup.com/go/aXuDrge) or by phoning 519-351-2040. The Service is available by Live-stream by CLICKING HERE. The Bereavement Authority of Ontario has mandated that all attendees wear a mask.

Donations made in memory of Gordon to the Canadian Cancer Society, Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com

McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040

 

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