COATES, Raymond Lance
Born Monday November 12, 1945. Passed away Sunday June 11, 2023.
Passed away peacefully at Barongarook Gardens.
Loved son of Mary and Wally (both dec). Loving brother of Noel (dec), Ann Maree (dec), Gary (dec), Glenda, Christine, Carmel and Marianne. Loving Uncle to his nephews and nieces.
Funeral notice
Monday June 19, 2023
A Memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Raymond Lance Coates will be held in the Chapel at Wesley Place, 15 Skene Street, Colac on Monday, June 19, 2023 commencing at 1.30pm.
In accordance with family wishes a Private interment will be held.
For those who are unable to attend, click here to view a live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeGoodbye to our Groomsman, flat mate and a good Mate. Remembering the fun times.
August 04, 2023 3:15 pm
Not a single bad memory with Uncle Ray. Loved riding in the truck when I was little. We will miss you and your laughter greatly.
June 30, 2023 2:27 pm
Thank you for always bringing laughter with you on your visits, it was always memorable when you came to stay. And thank you always for your kindness to my mum. We will miss you.
June 21, 2023 7:24 pm
Fly with the Angels Ray
Loved the banter we had at work
You will be sadly missed
Sleep peacefully mate๐
Merv and PamJune 21, 2023 4:20 pm
RIP uncle Ray thanks for all the laughs and good times over the years and for all ways being good to my brothers and I. Say hi to little murphy up there and give him at pat from me
June 19, 2023 1:06 pm
He was a beaut bloke. Always enjoyed his company.
And a loving uncle to my daughters.
Love and regards to all his familyJune 19, 2023 12:56 pm
Ray, we shared a common interest โhorsesโ. Thank you for the visits and for fixing my cart brakes. Your โhair raisingโ horse and cart stories will continue to make me laugh! What a bush legend you were! Definitely didnโt need a V8 ute for circle work.
Time to rest now Ray, reunited with your lovely horses again.
Rip
Alice ArmisteadJune 19, 2023 9:55 am
Hooroo Uncle Ray
Thanks for all the laughs growing up. Iโll try to eat my potatoes and bullock to finally grow up big and strong, can only hope you are doing the same somewhere.
Will be raising a glass today for youJune 19, 2023 9:50 am
Ray, we shared a common interest โhorsesโ. Thank you for repairing my cart brakes and making me laugh with so many of your โhair raisingโ horse and cart stories! Your circle work would put v8 Utes to shame!
Time now to rest, Ray, and be reunited with all your lovely horses!
Rip
Alice ArmisteadJune 19, 2023 9:40 am
Rest in Peace Uncle Ray. Thank you for horse rides and laughs. Hope you having a beer and a good time up there
June 19, 2023 8:26 am
Great times. Fond memories. Workmate at Victree.
Unable to attend funeral. Condolences to family.
Peter O'MearaJune 19, 2023 6:57 am
You will be missed Ray, By many at Barongarook Gardens, always throwing cheek at them! You could always turn a frown to a smile In seconds,
Going to miss seeing you hooning around on your buggy whilst having a ciggy!
May you rest in peace, and enjoy the biggest cup of hot milo they have up there,
It was a pleasure to care for you ๐
Chelsea XJune 18, 2023 9:26 pm
Deepest sympathy to Ray's family. We were so sad to hear that he passed away. He was a great friend to my Dad (Len Higgins) ... a loyal and true friend. He had a great sense of humour and we all enjoyed his company . He will be missed by all our family.
Rest in peace Ray.From Chery and Ivan Harlock and family
June 18, 2023 5:56 pm
So sad to hear of Ray's passing. We loved having a chat with Ray and will miss seeing his smiling face. Deepest sympathy to Ray's family - such a lovely man.
June 17, 2023 1:11 pm
We are very sad to hear our great mate Ray has passed away. Our friendship started working together at Victree and continued beyond - fantastic work mate and great mate outside of work - we never did win that Tattslotto. Ray or as we called you Fat Cat is such a great bloke, we have had many great times together over the years - at Beeac, Warrion and Colac, - Andrew has never forgotten that pet spider in the TV corner at your Beeac house. You fought and over come so many battles over the years which never dampened your spirit and sense of humour. Fat Cat we will miss seeing you and you will be forever remembered in our hearts. To all of Ray's family our deepest sympathy to you all, as we are interstate we are so sorry we won't be at the funeral (we will live stream), we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Fat Cat rest in peace, reunited with all your loved ones gone before you. xx ๐
June 17, 2023 12:26 pm
Ray was a really great friend to my grandfather Len Higgins. He was wonderful company and support to him when my grandmother died. They had a lot of laughs and he was a really lovely good hearted man. He must have run up a lot of kilometres on his scooters over the years. I'd always spot him on Murray Street when I visited Colac :) My deepest sympathies to all of his family and friends.
June 16, 2023 9:57 pm
A good bloke . A lot of fun working at Victree with you and a lot of fun over the years rest in peace mate
June 16, 2023 7:31 pm
I am so glad we shared a hug at the last Lorne get to gether. You will always be in my heart โค๏ธ Kris Lewis
June 16, 2023 5:07 pm
To my very dear friend. From the day you arrived with you cheeky grin sassy remarks, you won me. The many nights we had Milo and laughs at 4 o'clock in the morning will forever be with me. You were one in a million. Good bye my dear friend. You will be sadly missed.
June 15, 2023 7:25 pm
My dear friend Ray. Fond memories of many years of horse riding and harness driving. Murray Street won't be the same without you. No matter what obstacles life threw at you, it was never enough to stop your sense of humour. I will miss our chats and crazy banter. (I never did check if the window was open.) Rest Peacefully. Lorraine. (Old Mother Black).
June 15, 2023 6:53 pm
Sincere sympathy to all Rays family, a real gentleman may you RIP Ray ๐น David and Shelley Coffey
June 15, 2023 2:14 pm
Great times with a great mate. Hope you meet up with Betty McQuade, so she can sing to you, your favorite song ,"Blue Train" You didn't get sick of it, but we sure did as you always wanted it played. We will miss our catch-ups in Murray Street with you on your speedy buggy.
Always remembered Ray,
Maureen & Daryl Babington.June 14, 2023 9:32 pm
Rip ray , you will be sadly missed , not seeing you down the street on your scooter , deepest Sympathy to the family and friends ๐๐
June 14, 2023 8:48 pm
RIP Ray sorry to see this fly high buddy you will be missed
Kylie HughesJune 14, 2023 8:23 pm
I am absolutely devastated to know that your no longer with us, I will miss our chats when Iโd come into work and ask you, if youโve been keeping out of trouble, you would always respond with โNo hahaโ
Rest easy now Ray.
June 14, 2023 4:34 pm
RIP Ray
Our morning chats at IGA were a great way to start the day, loved watching you, Trish and Wendy with your banter. Ours was only a short friendship but one that I will value forever. Rest in peace old mate.June 14, 2023 4:05 pm
RIP Ray.
Condolences to Ray's family. Such a lovely man. I will miss seeing you around the streets and stopping for a chat.June 14, 2023 3:50 pm
Sympathies to Rayโs family.
That โgarage saleโ Sony radio still working all around Australia. Mary still wearing those pyjamas you used to catch her in when called in for a cuppa.
Will be sadly missed.
Good bye old mate. RIP
Muzza& MaryJune 14, 2023 3:38 pm
I cherish our times together, growing up as siblings, your visits to Hobart and Darwin were memorable, we had a lot of fun and good times together. We shared a love of horses, cold beers and a bit of banter, which you were extremely good at. Rest in Peace Ray. I have every confidence you will be entertaining them in Eternity. Lots of love Christie and Paul
June 14, 2023 3:07 pm
RIP Ray
Much loved when shopping at IGA
It never changed when meeting later
Wonderful banter between usJohn Reynolds & family and all ex-IGA team
June 14, 2023 9:13 am
To all of Ray's family, my deepest sympathy to you all.
I have many fond memories of working with Ray at Victree Timbers.
RIP Ray.June 13, 2023 6:52 pm
Rip mate
June 13, 2023 6:14 pm