Loving father of Calvin (Barbara) Coles, Chuck Coles (Diane Brown) and Carol (Dave) Barter. Adored grandfather to Tyler, Natasha, Ashley, Angela and Aaron. Cherished great-grandfather to Casper and Maddox. Lovingly remembered by his sister Joe-Ann Coles, brothers and sisters-in-law Gord Patrick, Jim (Lynn) Porter, Gary (Barb) Porter and Alice (Bruce) Bartleman. Owen was predeceased by his beloved wife Nellie Coles (July 17, 2020), parents Charles and Nellie Coles, sister Lannette Patrick, brothers and sisters-in-law Jack (Helen) Porter, Jerry (Lavern) Porter, Evelyn Porter and Jean (Gord) Brethauer.
A former member of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada and an active member of the Masons and Shriners for over 45 years.
As a Shriner, Owen achieved the highest honour in his election to Potentate of Mocha Temple in 1996 and was a long standing board member of the Shriners Hospital in Montreal.
Due to current restrictions, a private family funeral service will be held and be live-streamed on the Coutts Funeral Home webpage on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cambridge Shriners or Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family and friends are invited to sign Owen’s online book of condolences at www.couttsfuneralhome.com
