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Friday
4
October
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024
St. John's Anglican Church
3907 Highway 9
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
(519) 941-1950
Visitation
Friday
4
October
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, October 4, 2024
St. John's Anglican Church
3907 Highway 9
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
(519) 941-1950
Visitation
Saturday
5
October
Visitation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, October 5, 2024
St. John's Anglican Church
3907 Highway 9
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
(519) 941-1950
Visitation
Saturday
5
October
Church Service
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, October 5, 2024
St. John's Anglican Church
3907 Highway 9
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
(519) 941-1950
Church Service
Saturday
5
October
Interment
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday, October 5, 2024
St. John's Cemetery
953334 7th Line
Mono, Ontario, Canada
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Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Doreen Murphy posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, October 6, 2024
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Glengarry Curling Club (Maxville) posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Dear Greg and Stephanie,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
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Elizabeth Frid posted a condolence
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Olive & family : I watched the service although I would love to have been able to be there but my mobility is severely compromised. I don’t need to repeat all the acolytes about Ron. Your whole family have been very special to mine. The service was lovely & the settling so appropriate. Be talking to you soon.
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Matt posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Ron was my godfather, and Olive is my godmother.
As long as I can remember, they've been Ron and Olive to me, never Mr. and Mrs. Coles, which speaks to their easygoing grace with kids (and to this day, Olive is one of the very few who can distinguish my voice from my dad's on the phone).
Ron and Olive used to live just a little up the road from my parents in Hockley, and I still think of them when passing by their old house. On many Sundays, they'd pick my siblings and me up, taking us to St. James in Hockley village, where I often saw their son Stephen. On school days we'd ride a big yellow Coles Coach Lines bus to Mono and Amaranth . Though it's been decades, I also have memories of Jane, Greg and Dale.
Reading the obituary, I learned for the first time that Ron had some involvement with the Avro Arrow project (so a part of Canadian history, eh?). I knew he was a successful businessman, but not that he was often found working under one of his buses. I lack mechanical know-how, but I admire someone willing to get his hands dirty while managing accounts.
To Olive and to Dale, Greg, Jane, and Stephen, my heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Matt
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Grant Hartley posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
One of my dearest memories of Ron happened weekly as an adolescent/teenager after weekly church services, mostly at St. James but at our other churches as well. Ron would grab my upper arm gently but firmly, steering me to a quieter place. He would ask what had happened that week, actively listening to my achievements. Doing this occasionally is social but by doing this consistently Ron helped with my development. I would anticipate these discussions and reflect on my week in advance of our discussions. This reflection helps each of us learn from our experiences. As Ron said in his videotaped interviews. We need to live in the present. The past contains only lessons. Thank you Ron. You are sorely missed. To Olive, Dale, Bonnie, Jane, Stephen, Greg & your families, please accept our sympathy for your loss. I am sure Ron is still busy, now preparing a special place for you for when it is time to be together again. Sincerely, Christie, Adrianna, Mason & Grant Hartley
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Brenda and John Bailey posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
Ron Coles had a huge impact on my life as a young person growing up in the Anglican Church at St James, Hockley. He was always there to offer encouragement and with his wonderful smile demonstrated his deep caring of people. He devoted his life to his family and his faith. Olive was at his side to support and encourage in many church activities. Our mother, Ardith Hartley would take us to church each Sunday. We helped at church suppers, and in other activities within the church family. We were always greeted by Ron in his cheerful way.
In our teenage years it was Ron who organized bus outings to cultural activities in Toronto eg. God Spell and Jesus Christ Superstar and also opportunities around the surrounding area. It was great fun to climb on the bus and be greeted by Ron. His bright smiling face and quick laugh always brought joy and happiness to each person involved.
Ron spoke at our wedding 46 years ago. This address was thoughtful and sincere on the joys of marriage and family as well as struggles which happen along this journey. He stated “You have hills and valleys in marriage, and you cannot have or recognize the hills (joys) without the valleys (struggles).” A wealth of wisdom shared that day.
Ron has left a tremendous legacy of kindness and inspiration in what it means to be a Christian in this day and age. Ron was a joy-filled man!
The peace of Christ be always with you and those you love. Sincerely John and Brenda Bailey (nee Hartley)
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Jerrold & Sandra Smith posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, October 4, 2024
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Jerrold & Sandra Smith posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
The best things in life are the people we love,
the places we've been.
and the memories we've made along the way.
A moment in time I will cherish forever is when Uncle Ron took the liberty to speak at our wedding reception. On 07/25/11, I remember the day well, we were elated with a surprise visit...it was his eightieth birthday! True to his character I will miss the razzing I encountered when we connected. Always sharing his wisdom freely ~ we feel lucky to call him 'Uncle'.
Rest in perfect peace.
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Kirk and Diane Hearder posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
Kirk and Diane Hearder
Our families have been intertwined for as long as I can remember. While Olive was teaching us in Sunday school, Ron was fulfilling his duties as a lay reader in St. James church in Hockley. Growing up we rode in many of Ron’s busses to school or events in the city.
Ron was one of a small handful of people who were instrumental in the building of St. John’s church and has been a dedicated parish leader here from day one. Although he didn’t always agree with you, you knew that your voice was heard, considered and respected. I don’t think he ever made a rash decision in his life!
He has been a true friend and mentor to many, and we consider ourselves blessed to have shared in so much of his life and ministry. God’s speed Ron.
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Melodie Atanowski posted a condolence
Friday, October 4, 2024
We are so sorry to hear that Mr. Coles has boarded his last bus. I have so many fond memories of my trips to University of Guelph with Dale to our student residences. I could always count on a an enjoyable drive to school with much laughter in the car.
With prayer,
Melodie and Danylo Atanowski
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Doreen Murphy posted a condolence
Thursday, October 3, 2024
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. Ron trained me to drive school bus for St. Peter School and charters for trips for Toronto, Kitchener. I was fortunate to work in the office and learned alot about how the company operation. He was a great boss to work for during my employment with Cole’s Coach lines. RIP
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Carol & Paul Cragg posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Uncle Ron’s legacy reflects the love he shared and the positive impact he had on others.
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Robert Burnside posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Always a warm cheery smile and hello could be counted on when seeing Ron. He was a jokester and a conversationalist of the first order.
What he didn't know of Mono's past days was not worth knowing, and he made a practice of studying and knowing people. It all made him very pleasant to be with.
At one time I used to see him frequently in his work for Rotary, church and community. He was a busy person who gave much to those around him.
Ron was one who helped make life enjoyable and he left a positive mark on many people . A life well lived.
Bob Burnside
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Joanne Stirton posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Lots of memories of Mr. Coles at the wheel of the bus. Ottawa in grade eight, he knew all the land marks and points of interest. Other trips not quite as clear now. His best driving was volunteering to drive cancer patients to Toronto for treatments. My dad was one of those patients, he would say with Mr. Coles at the wheel he was able to rest on the way there and back to Orangeville after his treatments.
My condolences to his family.
J Stirton
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MARILYN FORESTELL posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Looking back over the years it is easy to see why Ron was my favorite boss. But at the time I did not have enough life experiences to know just how special he was. I looked forward to coming to work and always enjoyed the day. He gave me opportunity to grow, explained expectations, gave encouragement and praise, encouraged us to work together as a team. Above all he was a role model and someone who I would turn to for advice. Even after he sold Coles Coach lines, I would call him for advice and knew I could trust whatever he told me. My thoughts are with his family knowing how very much he will be missed.
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Dave Fagin posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Uncle Ron always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone. He also had a great sense of humor and could take joking as well as give it.
Whenever you shook hands he would take his other hand and place it over your hand. He had a way of making you feel special.
He was definitely a special human being who brought much love to everyone he came in contact with.
We will miss him immensely.
Dave and Hania Fagin
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Ann Gordon posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Uncle Ron was always a prankster playing jokes on us as kids and making us smile as adults. Uncle Ron loved life and loved his family. He will have a very special place in heaven.
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Eleanor Rose posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Olive, Jane, Dale, Stephen and Greg
So deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Ron. I have many memories of staying at your home in Hockley while Jane and I went to school. We had lots of fun as youngsters. Ron was a wonderful man and dad to all his children and I'm sure a wonderful grandpa as well. He will be missed by all.
Love
Hans & Eleanor Rose
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Janice Coles Green posted a condolence
Monday, September 30, 2024
Uncle Ron was my dad’s brother. I remember the 5 Coles siblings as being close, when we came home to Gramma and Grampa’s place everyone seemed to already be there, always. It was loud and I thought, when I was very young that they all lived there and we were the only ones who had to go live far away in Toronto. I remember my Uncle Ron as a kind, sweet man with a beautiful smile. Whenever we all got back together in the summers once all the cousins were grown he was so glad we were all together again.