Dedicated to the memory of David Coley
David passed away peacefully at home in Feock, Cornwall, aged 88 years, on 7th December 2022. A devoted and loving husband to Joy; beloved father to Andrew, James and Lucy. Adored grandfather to William, Alice, Conor, Sinead, Freddie, Millie and great grandfather to Maddie and Jude
Formerly of Weston Favell, Northampton. David was a very able sportsman, having played rugby for the Northampton Saints, East Midlands and the Barbarians. When not playing rugby, it was cricket, golf, squash, tennis, skiing and latterly sailing after moving to Cornwall.
A modest, self-deprecating, kind and unflinchingly loyal man, with a quiet sense of humour that left an imprint with almost everyone he met.
He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
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Phineas Page
I have no idea why but Mr Coley popped into my head today after a round of golf. He was the best and one of the kindest rugby coaches I ever had, which was whilst I was at Shrewsbury House School in , in the early 90’s. A lovely man and had a very smart pair of Nike air rugby boots I thought were very cool. I went on the win a sports scholarship to Millfield and win the national rugby 7s a few years later which he had a great part in playing. An all round lovely man from what I read too. Glad he lived a long life many people who loved him.
Mark and Julie.
You could not have wished for a greater brother. Very fond memories. Mark.
£250.00 (+ £62.50 Gift Aid)
Donations received to Cornwall Air Ambulance
£455.00
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