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Obituary for Kenneth Coles
Kenneth Coles, age 82, a resident of Shelby Township since 1994 and previously from England/Scotland, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Ascension Providence Hospital in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Ken was born in England on September 29, 1936, the son of Wilford and Martha (Okell) Coles. Upon moving to United States, he married Linda Fritche on January 16, 1996. Ken was a plumber his whole life, working for many years in Scotland and Australia. Upon semi retirement, he still did small plumbing projects for his many family, friends, and church. He also did maintenance for REI in Armada Township and for Dick Rinke car wash in Romeo. He had many varied hobbies, from being on golf leagues, reading, painting, volunteering at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Washington Township where he assisted with maintenance and ushered on Sundays, and always loved to have a drink of his Bud Light and a “wee nip”. Ken is survived by his wife Linda, children: Susan (Allen) Lindsay, Sharon (Alister) Ross, Amy (Mark) Kerr, & Kenneth Coles all of Scotland, Thomas (Angie), Lori (Steve), Larry (Paula) and Mark (Gayle) all in the United States. Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and siblings: Ruth (Phillip) of England, Linda of Fort Gratiot, MI., and Peter of St Clair, MI. Preceded in death by his sister Beryl. A memorial service for Ken will be had on Friday, October 11 at 11 AM at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of Washington Township with Pastor Jeffrey Draeger officiating. Visitation will take place from 10 AM till the service starts at 11 AM at the Church. Local arrangements by the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home, Romeo Michigan.
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Service
Friday
11
Oct
11:00 AM10/11/2019 11:00:00 AM
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
8600 27 Mile Road Washington, MI 48094
with visitation from 10 AM - till the service starts at 11 AM
