I just found out this very moment of Mr. Joe Coley and was deeply saddened by this news.   Mr. Coley was my boss at Bell Canada and was a great pleasure to work with.  I will remember him always. My condolences to his wife, family and friends.

To Doe, Joanne, Brian and family.  My sincere condolences to you and your family.  Joe was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be surely missed.  God Bless.   Wendy Braund (Ptbo)

Doe, Alan, Joanne and Bruce,

Joe will be truly missed at Oshawa Temple.  I had many great conversations with Joe, many of them around the photocopier at the corps office, but the last one I had just a couple of Sunday's ago was so encouraging and I will always remember it.  I will miss those conversations!  He was a great man and will be missed! - Lori

Steve is sorry to miss the funeral as he is away in Sweden, finishing his tour on Sunday.  Steve was very fond of Joe and was encouraged by him regularly.  His thoughts will be with you tomorrow, as you celebrate Joe's life.

Love and Prayers

To Doe and family, we wish to express our sincere condolunce to you all for your loss.  Joe was a good friend and a source of encouragement to our family.
It is our prayer that God will surround you with His comfort and peace at this time.

Fond memories flooded my mind this past week as we remembered Joe Coley. A substantial part of my early days at Montreal Citadel as YP Bandmaster and then CSM, Joe Coley was one of the most amazing examples of a Christian Gentleman. Tough and Tender with a hearty laugh, you always admired him but were a teeny bit afraid. My mom and Dad would tell stories of Joe and Alan and the good old days... I remember how much of his heart and soul he put in to enhancing other peoples lives. I am a better man for having known him. Prayers are with Mrs Coley Alan Bruce and Joanne as we all celebrate Joe's life this week. - Stuart MacMillan

Joe and I were colleagues at the Kingston Seniors Center and I succeeded him as President. Joe was a great guy and a good friend and I missed him when he moved from Kingston. He just was always a credit to us, his family and his faith may he rest in peace.

Joe was always a source of encouragement and inspiration, especially when he would speak to me about the YP Band.  I will miss our chats, but I can look forward to when we meet again!  

My thoughts and prayers are with Doe, Alan, Bruce, and Joanne and their families.  May the Lord surround you with His peace and comfort at your time of loss.  God bless.

Joe was President of the Seniors Centre in Kingston when I first began working here. Such a gentleman; always a pleasure to meet with him and I admired the way that he could take a joke, even at his own expense. We missed him when he and Doe moved to Oshawa but know that he was happy to be closer to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Jackie Karagianis

To Alan, Nancy and family, we are truly sorry to hear of your loss. Take peace in knowing that your father will be welcomed into heaven and that he will watch over you.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Joe.  He was a fine Christian gentleman who lived his faith every single day.  His loyalty and dedication were two of the attributes I admired most about him.  A true saint of Lord has gain his eternal reward.  Our deepest condolences to the family.

Well done good and faithful solider.  The Skepple family (Edmonton)

We are saddened to hear of Joe's passing.  We will miss his wonderful smile.  He contributed so much to our corps family and will be sorely missed.  His legacy, however, lives on!  "Well done, good and faithful servant."

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Joe but yet we know that he is now in the arms of Jesus.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Doe and all the family.  As we are already committed to two other funerals this Saturday we will be unable to attend to celebrate the life of a godly man.  He is gone from this life, but certainly not forgotten.  Ron and Fran Wong

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15 Joe was truly one of God's saints and we feel privileged to have known him and to have shared with the family in his Promotion to Glory. We will weep for a season but ours is a blessed and wonderful hope. For we have God's promise of spending eternal life with Him and our loved ones who have loved and served the Lord. Our continued prayers and support to Doe, Alan, Joanne, Bruce and other family members during these difficult days. God bless you with His peace and comfort.

Dear Doe and Family,

Our heart broke when we heard the news.  Joe was a very special man. 

When Mitchell began with the OTB it was Joe who took him under his wing to ensure he always had the right music and kept him on track/organized.. It was Joe who teased him about dating and his hair, among other things :)   Good initiation for a young teen.  

Rob and I enjoyed the pleasure of Joe and Doe's company during Kendra and James wedding, it was an evening full of laughter and memories. Joe had a knack for making people feel welcome.  His sense of humour and quick wit were always lighting up a room.  

Through my work with Seniors I have spent several hours at the Wynfield and during the open house a few Sundays ago Joe was an Ambassador.  I told him that he was chosen as he was one of the rare males and he laughed as he agreed.  We enjoyed the time we knew Joe and give thanks that he came into our lives.

As you move through these tough times, know our prayers and thoughts are with you all.   Heaven has acquired a very special angel. 

Know you are all in our blessings xo 


The Lyons Family

My deepest sympathy to Doe and family. Joe was a wonderful friend and mentor during his time at Rotary Club Cataraqui-Kingston and he will be missed dearly.  I was very honoured to present him with Rotarian of the Year in my term as President of the Club. May he rest in peace.

We were so sorry to hear of Joe's passing.  We have only known him for a few years, as a neighbour. He was always so thoughtful and caring. May he rest in peace. Karen and Jack King

We have fond memories of Joe from our young days in Montreal and Music Camps at Lac l'Achigan.  He was someone who always made you smile. We were so happy to be re-connected with him and Doe at Oshawa Temple more recently. What an encouraging couple!  God bless you, Doe and family.

Deepest sympathy to the Coley family from the Rotary Club of Kingston.  I first met Joe during my early years in Rotary.  He certainly set an example for new Rotarians.  He will be greatly missed.


Club Secretary

We are saddened to learn of Joe's passing. He will always be remembered as a friend, a mentor, and a fine Christian gentleman. He always had a kind word of encouragement. Our thoughts and prayers are with Doe, Alan, Bruce, Joanne and members of the family.

Joe was a great example of Salvationism, hard to replicate or replace. His love for the Lord and the Army impacted so many in and outside of The Salvation Army. His reach was long and wide.

God bless Doe and all the family!

Lieut.- Colonels Neil & Lynda Watt

Saddened to hear about Joe's passing. He always had an encouraging word for me while at Oshawa Temple as I prepared for CFOT. He will be missed for his words and smile. Prayers for God's peace for the entire Coley family and especially for Doe......Well done good and faithful servant...Prayers

It is hard to believe that Joe has passed away.  He was a treasured member of Kingston Citadel Corps along with Doe for some 15 years known for his commitment to doing things right to honour his Lord and Saviour.  He was a faithful member of Kingston Citadel Band for those years and I personally enjoyed his fellowship in the band.

Ron Wong

Joe was great mentor and friend in Rotary. His compassion, good will, and integrity will be remembered with fondness. Our sincere condolences to Doe and his family. He touched so many lives in such a positive way.

 It is with profound sadness that I have just learned of Joe's passing. Yet at the same time I am filled with a feeling of good fortune to have known him and to have considered him a friend . His kind words of wisdom and encourage were always welcome. Rest in peace my friend. 
Rick See and family

I've missed Joe since he left Kingston and the exchanges we continued through Facebook and email since then have always brought a smile to my face.  Joe was always ready serve and have fun doing so. We were all much better off having him in our lives. Unfortunately I can't make the celebration of his life due to another community service obligation so I'm hoping he won't mind. Doe, you were great partner to a great man and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe was a good friend and neighbour with a loving spirit for others, we will miss you very much.

Rob & Linda McMaster

Joe was a great mentor and friend.  His concern for others was always evident.  A fine Christian gentleman.  Your smile and friendly  face will be missed.  Rest in the arms of Jesus.  Our prayers  and thoughts are with family.

OBITUARY

Joseph Joe (Joe) Alexander Coley

3 March, 1932 – 20 April, 2015

Oshawa Funeral Home

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