COATES Gerard (Gerry), November 2026, Peacefully at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by his loving family in his 72nd year) much loved and devoted husband of Heather, loving father of Joshua and Hannah, dearest father-in-law of Robert, a dear brother of John, Mary, Anne, Vincent and Francis, brother-in-law and uncle.

Funeral leaving his late home, 34 Ashcroft, Belt Road, on Monday, November 9 at 11.30am followed by a Service of Thanksgiving for his life in River City Church, Irish Street, at 12.00noon burial afterwards in Ballyoan Cemetery. Family flowers only donations in lieu if desired (made payable to River City Mission Fund) c/o Mrs Ruth Hay, Funeral Director, 24A, Church Road, Altnagelvin, Derry BT47 3QQ. Everyone is welcome to call at the family home on Saturday and Sunday from 11.00am until 9.00pm.

Dearly loved and will be sadly missed by his entire family circle. “To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die” “One of Life’s true Gentlemen”