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J. Clifford Coultes
1936 - 2024
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Nick Colgan posted a condolence
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Condolences to the family of Clifford. Remembering him as one of my favourite teachers in high school.
Love & prayers
Nick Colgan
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Huron Pioneer Threshers & Hobby Assn. posted a condolence
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your brother Clifford. Clifford was a valued member of the Huron Pioneer Threshers & Hobby Assn. and will be missed. He did one of his recitations for us at our annual banquet last year. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Judy Sloan on behalf of Huron Pioneer Threshers.
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Jim & Judy Sloan posted a condolence
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Linda and family, sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear brother Clifford. He was a good friend to us and was Jim's teacher in Chesley high school. We will really miss him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Barry Hill posted a condolence
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Clifford was my favourite teacher in high school in Markdale. To students he appeared gruff but was far from it. I will miss his Christmas card every year. Although I moved to Alberta we kept in touch. He was a great guy.
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Dan Stewart uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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"I was both shocked and heart broken to hear about the loss of JC. He was my best friend and we had 100's of great adventures together in the 45 years I knew him. He was the best man at my wedding and like a second father to me. Last time we were out for supper he said he was looking forward in celebrating our 50 wedding anniversary with us... That would make him 101 years old. He made me believe that it was possible. I was the announcer at quite a few of his variety shows, attached is the paper he gave me for the famous sword fight he would do. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.
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Connie lit a candle
Saturday, November 9, 2024
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It was our pleasure to know Clifford for many years. He wrote a story about us and read it our second wedding reception and it brought laughter from everyone. He was a talented writer and had a flare for drama. He was a great neighbour and local historian. Clifford will certainly be missed. Tom and Connie Black
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Glen Hill posted a condolence
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Many happy memories of Clifford in Highschool!
Glen Hill
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Harvey Heiczereder posted a condolence
Monday, November 4, 2024
Well,so sad to. Hear. Mr.c was my English teacher and after I was done high school we would go to see Shakespeare festival together. I moved to Toronto. However I called him over the years he was a good man.
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Sandra-Lynn shelley posted a condolence
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Mr J.C. Coultes or as his students knew him Mr.C. or J.C.was one of the best and most liked teachers at Listowel high school (LDSS) . Mr C . could tell a story like no other and you could actually see what he was saying. Mr. C cared about every student . He took the time to help us with our classes and also if we had a personal problem .We all loved him.
My father also knew him well as a member and brother in the Masonic lodge in Huron county. My father Ron Shelley and J.C. would talk for hours about everything when the phone call should have only taken ten minutes. They both loved to talk !
Our family's condolences and prayers go to his family during their loss.
R.I.P Sir.
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GREG LOUCKS posted a condolence
Saturday, November 2, 2024
CLIFFORD AND I BECAME FRIENDS IN 1967,WHEN I WAS ONE OF THE ENGLISH STUDENTS HE TAUGHT WHILE AT F.D.H.S . OVER THE YEARS WE STAYED IN CONTACT AND CORRESPONDED ON OUR BIRTHDAYS AND AT CHRISTMAS TIME FAITHULLY EVERY YEAR. HIS MANY VISITS TO OUR HOME IN KINGSTON BY TRAIN WILL ALSO BE MISSED . WE ALSO SHARED A LOVE OF LITERATURE, ALTHOUGH I THINK HIS WAS SOMEWHAT GREATER THAN MINE. OUR MANY CONVERSATIONS WOULD COVER A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS AND I ALWAYS FOUND HIS COMPANY VERY ENJOYABLE. I ESPECIALLY ENJOYED CLIFFORD`S BOOK ``ME`` WHICH GIVES THE READER A CANDID AND INSIGHTFUL LOOK INTO HIS EARLY LIFE AND THE MANY HUMOUROUS AND INTERESTING CAREER EXPERIENCES THAT HE HAD.
CLIFFORD WAS AN EDUCATOR NOT ONLY IN AN ACADEMIC SENSE, HE ALSO WAS ABLE TO SET A POSITIVE EXAMPLE TO HIS MANY STUDENTS AND OTHERS; OF A KIND AND SINCERE MAN AND ONE THAT HAS HAD A LASTING INFLUENCE ON THE LIVES OF SO MANY.
SO MUCH MORE COULD BE SAID , BUT
I`LL SIGN OFF NOW THE WAY WE HAD FOR YEARS BY SIMPLY WRITING -- YOUR FRIEND GREG
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Anne Young posted a condolence
Friday, November 1, 2024
I hope Mr. Coultes knew how much he meant to his students at LDSS. His English classes were a highlight of my years there. I was lucky to have a long chat with him last year and , as always, he was interesting and engaging.
Deepest condolences to his family.
Anne Young (Adair)
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Lynda Schott posted a condolence
Friday, November 1, 2024
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Coultes I had him for English 9-12 at LDSS. Always spoke to him when I saw him after high school. He never forgot who I was. RIP Sir.
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Mary Ellen Keller posted a condolence
Friday, November 1, 2024
Linda, so sorry for your loss. Clifford was one of the people that was a constant person in many of our lives. For me it was being picked up every Sunday morning to go to Sunday school. He will be missed.
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Lois Reoch posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
To Cliff’s Family. Please accept our condolences as you mourn the passing of Cliff, a unique individual. My late husband, Al Reoch and Cliff were LDSS colleagues. Sincerely, Lois Reoch & Family
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Reinhard Zank posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Clifford was the most amazing English teacher who taught me during my high school days. He was the only teacher, through his acting out the characters, gave me a real understanding of what Shakespeare was writing about in his plays. An amazing man I will never forget. Rest in peace.
Reinhard Zank
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Sheila Stackhouse posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The photo posted here of Mr. Coultes is ideal. His legendary kindness, sense of humour and interest in the lives and well-being of his students shines through clearly.
When my brothers and sisters gather, talk often turns to high school experiences. Mr. Coultes and his English classes always come up as a highlight of attending Centre Grey District High School for the older ones and Grey Highlands for the younger. Mr. Coultes made Shakespeare's plays come alive with his dramatic readings as he prepared us for the much-anticipated annual bus trip to Stratford Festival.
Good teachers inspire students. Great teachers occupy a pedestal with Mr. Coultes.
Sheila (Ryan) Stackhouse
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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You will be missed. But never forgotten, Uncle Cliff.
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Heather Kennedy posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
To the Coultes Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences on the loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a legend and will be greatly missed. We can only echo what everyone has said, what a wonderful teacher. Rest in peace JC.
Sincerely,
Heather Kennedy & David Steven
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Nancy McDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
So many memories of his English classes!
His love of reading and drama was one of a kind.
He was a welcomed surprise at my wedding dance and at
both of my parents funerals.
I definitely didn’t share the love he had for the stage until
last year. It took 71yrs to get the courage to perform in front of
an audience, now I’m hooked. Thanks to you Mr Coultes!
Nancy McDonald (Barry)
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Sharon Tilker posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Rest in Peace Mr. Coultes. You were truly one of a kind.
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James Hallahan and Family purchased flowers
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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jim j hallahan posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sorry for lost of Clifford a very good friend and great Guy Rest in Peace Clifford
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Richard & Carolyn Powell posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
We are so sorry to learn of Mr. Coultes' passing. He was always so good to us, stopping by to visit. He always dropped by with a container of maple syrup in the spring for us. It was amazing how he kept in touch with his former students. He's left us all with so many memories. Our condolences to the family.
Sincerely, Rick & Carolyn Powell
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Connie Tasker posted a condolence
Monday, October 28, 2024
Linda so sorry to read about Clifford! He was a very special person and what a talent for reciting and engaging everyone with his voice! I am sure he will be missed by many but especially you and your family! May you smile everyday with a happy memory of him!
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Kirk Newbigging posted a condolence
Monday, October 28, 2024
Of Mice and Men, All is Quiet on the Western Front and many more. One can produce and read the numerous stories written but no one can match the theatrical readings of a book by the one and only JC Coultes. His ability to engage an audience (classroom) by his many voice over character rolls read aloud, that if you closed your eyes you could see Huck Finn walking the river bank. I was not a star student but I have talked about my English teacher many a times to others, his ability to demonstrate the importance of literature and reading. Unfortunately, I did not hear these words until many years later but had the chance to thank him at my own father’s celebration of life. There is avoid back home I’ll bet but if you listen, I am sure you can still hear those voice tones, the crescendos hard and soft that demonstrates he is still here.
Sincere condolences to the family. Never forgotten.
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Murray and Patricia Hunter posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Linda and Clifford's Family,
We extend our sympathy to you on Clifford's death. While he was able, he attended the Wingham United Church's monthly Friendship lunch. Cliff always arrived with a large container of ice cream and cones to share with his friends. Treasure your memories of your brother and uncle.
Murray and Patricia Hunter
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Dan and Gwen Matthews uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Dan and Gwen Matthews posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2024
We send our condolences to the family. We were fortunate to have Clifford at our place in Tavistock this past summer. He loved to come and go for a swim while having a visit.
He treated all his former students as his family members and indeed these people became his family and his relations were centered around them.
He was instrumental in making my (Dan) personal reflections in high school much more animated and meaningful than they otherwise would have been and generally giving his students a real and lasting appreciation for the art of drama.
He was responsible for staging and directing many memorable drama performances at the schools where he taught.
We had the privilege of attending theatre performances with him at the Stratford Festival, as well as attending many of his variety and social events at the schools where he taught.
Clifford, you will be missed and remembered fondly.
Rest in Peace.
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Iain Henderson posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Cliff was a good man and an avid Freemason who enjoyed teaching and helping others. I regret that I only knew him for the ten years that I lived in Wingham. He was very helpful when I served as Master of Wungham lodge and his ability to step up and perform almost any part of our ritual on short notice was legendary!
Cliff was a wonderfully talented raconteur and monologist - a true folksy entertainer like Harry Lauder and and Stanley Holloway. He was very generous in sharing these talents to entertain on many occasions.
Although I knew him for only a few tears, I will always have warm memories and a deep appreciation of Clifford Coultes,
Iain Henderson
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Good Will Chapter #235 posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2024
The Officers and Members of Good Will Chapter #235 Order of the Eastern Star extend their sympathy to the family of Cliff. As a member of the former Huron Chapter # 89 of Wingham, he became a member of Good Will, Harriston through Consolidation in 2013 and was a faithful supported of the work of the Eastern Star. The tributes posted attest to Cliff being held to the highest esteem and great affection. Ellen Underwood, Secretary of Good Will Chapter O.E.S.
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John Dickson posted a condolence
Sunday, October 27, 2024
It was sad indeed, to learn of Clifford's recent passing. I have many fond and special memories of Cliff, from his many years of teaching English classes, plus mounting and directing numerous plays for the drama clubs at Centre Grey District High School in Markdale and for a short while at Grey Highlands Secondary School in Flesherton.
Yes, his classes were especially memorable as he often read scenes from plays, performing all of the roles with distinctive voices, and with conviction.
As a teacher, he also quietly helped some students I know get turned around and moving forward again.
His work and dedication with the Drama Club deserves extra mention too, staging many plays, some of lighter fare and also several of the major dramatic works of G.B. Shaw.
During his years of retirement he went on to host Variety Nights at his former schools, and communities, inviting many former students (and their families) as both performers and audience for social get-togethers and complimentary refreshments too. What a generous and wonderful legacy he has left with us all.
He also made a practice of visiting those of us from the Markdale area, and often brought gifts of delicious maple syrup, maintaining those connections to so many of us, and we have all been blessed to have known him. Unforgettable, Cliff, that's what you are, and we will indeed miss you... Rest in Peace...
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Nancy Steffen lit a candle
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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We are saddened hear about the loss of Clifford. I was fortunate enough to have met him with my 2nd cousin, Kathy Dale and my cousin Linda Coultes. Rest well.
Nancy Dodds, Clara Smiths Granddaughter
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Kathy Dale posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Deepest sympathy to the family. Cliff and I exchanged Christmas cards and letters for many years. Goodbye old friend.
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Ron Hamilton posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Very sorry to learn of the passing of Mr. Coultes. He was one of my favourite teachers at LDSS. His talent made grade eleven English class an enjoyable and unique experience.I looked forward to attending his class. I feel blessed to have known him. He followed the lives of his students after graduating. He always showed an interest in your life accomplishments.. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Ron Hamilton
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Shirley Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Although I did not know Mr. Coultes personally, I still felt compelled to offer my condolences because I cannot tell you just how many times throughout the years that I have heard stories about him. He had great impact on the hearts, minds and memories of many young people who still spoke fondly of him long after their time at LDSS. He was greatly admired. His picture conveys genuine kindness so it is easy to see why he touched so many lives.
I extend my deepest condolences to his Family, Friends and all who are mourning the loss of this special Man.
May you RIP J. Clifford Coultes
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Kevin Mack posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
One of the best teachers I had at LDSS (1972). I still remember not knowing what to expect from first time we met with his suspenders and sandals.. lol. But man he could take boring English class into something exciting with his unique style of reading from a book and his story telling. A very good person for sure! My condolences to the family.
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Gerald brooks posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Cliff A Masonic member of Bruce District was well known for his being able to do any pieces of the Masonic Work any time you asked him to help. Tiverton Masonic Lodge always enjoyed Cliff when he came with his stories and mannerism . He now will be with the GAOTU . Our thoughts are with Cliff family on his passing. . Gerry Brooks Tiverton Bruce 341
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Kevin Matthews posted a condolence
Saturday, October 26, 2024
An incredible teacher and human being. He really cared about his students. His teaching skills will never be matched by anyone else. Mr Coultes will never be forgotten by those he came in touch with. One in a million. My condolences to his family.
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Doug and Nancy Aitchison posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Our son ere condolences to the families.
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Allan McCracken posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Mr. Coultes has, as I am sure you know, shaped the minds of so many young students. We are all fortunate to have witnessed his incredible teaching style. May the younger souls be so lucky to have such a teacher. Hang on to those wonderful memories.
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Steve & Patti Nixon posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Please accept our heartfelt condolences to all.
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Al Weyers posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Sorry to hear the passing of Clifford , we had manny conversations over the years .JC kept in touch with my family since high school.(1971) My condolences to the family . He was truly genuine.
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Louise Louttit donated to Wingham And District Hospital Foundation (1986)
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Ron Schildroth posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Hands down best teacher I ever had. My Condolences to his families.
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Louise Louttit posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
So sorry to hear of the passing of dear Clifford, We will remember Clifford as a kind and considerate person. We enjoyed his visits and his thoughtfulness as he always came bearing gifts of eggs, potatoes or maple syrup. All he asked for was a coke to drink! One year his friend Harry and he even joined in with us for a Christmas meal! Clifford never missed sending us Christmas mail either. RIP our dear friend, Louise and Murray Louttit, Janine & Yvonne
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Gloria bruce posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Linda thinking of you and your family . Gloria
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Donna smith posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Mr. Coultes was a great teacher and would always speak and remember us when he would meet us. Wayne and Donna Smith
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Jennifer Cummings (Allan) posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Coultes's passing. My father was a member of the Masonic Lodge with him and always spoke fondly of his gentleness, intelligence and grace. I grew up in Blyth and had the opportunity to meet him several times. May you and your families find peace with your memories. My condolences to all.
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Mike Hodgkinson posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Cliff was an exceptional teacher and friend. I will miss our conversations.
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George & Elizabeth Procter donated to Wingham And District Hospital Foundation (1986)
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Carol MacKay lit a candle
Friday, October 25, 2024
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Condolences to all of the Coultes family...sincerely Mac & Carol MacKay
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Todd and Darlene Wheeler posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2024
Our sincere condolences to all.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Celebration of Life
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Wingham Columbus Centre
99 Kerr Dr.
Wingham, Ontario, Canada
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