Obituary of Gerald Coats

Gerald H. Coats Canandaigua-Gerald Coats, 83, of Seneca Dr., passed away August 17, 2015 at Strong Memorial Hospital. Mr. Coats was born in the Town of Ward, Allegheny Co., and was a graduate of Canandaigua Academy. He was a lifelong member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. He retired from Eastman Kodak in 1991 and loved to hunt, fish, garden, do puzzles and crosswords. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Joyce Footer Coats; son, Edward (Christine Ashline) Coats, of Keeseville, NY; daughters, Diane Coats Day, of Canandaigua, Mary (Robert) Coats Thompson, of Seneca Falls; son, James Coats, of Canandaigua; six grandchildren; James (Jenifer),Christopher, Mason, Priscilla, William, Brook. Two great-grandchildren Jakob and Jackson. Also brothers, Lester (Joan) Coats, of Eleyridge, NY; Paul (Barbara) Coats, of Canandaigua; sister,Audrey (Roger) Coats Daeffler, He was predeceased by his father, Claude and mother, Aroline; brothers, Clyde and Richard. Friends may call Thursday, August 20, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, Inc., 190 Buffalo St. Canandaigua. An 11 a.m. funeral service will be held Friday, August 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Mr. Coat’s memory may be made to: Canandaigua Emergency Squad, 233 N Pearl St, Canandaigua, NY 14424 or the American Heart Association, 3500 Winton Place, Suite 4, Rochester, NY 14623. To share a memory or express condolences online please visit www.fullerfh.com