Raymond T. Coates, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He is predeceased by his son, David; his parents, Hartland and Edith; brother, Norman; nephew Daniel Coates. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dolores; daughters, Diane (Jed) Wilkinson, Karen (Michael) Franchot; grandchildren, Robert and Holly Wilkinson, Ruby Franchot; sister, Irene Cotes of Rochester; sisters-in-law, Janet Coates of Williamson, Lois Petote of Elba; brothers-in-law, Roy Bubb of Holley; many nieces, nephews and friends.
Ray retired from the Roll Coating Division of Eastman Kodak and was a bus driver for the Churchville-Chili School District.
Calling hours will be held at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 11 N Main St., Churchville, NY 14428, on October 23, 2024, at 10am followed by Mass at 11am. Interment will be in St. Vincent DePaul cemetery,
In lieu of flowers, Dolores will accept donations to David’s Scholarship Fund.
