In memory of

John Renford Coulter

February 16, 1960 -  January 6, 2022

Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2022 at 61 years of age surrounded by the love of his three sisters after a ten month journey following a stroke. Beloved son of the late Robert and Gloria Coulter. Loving and devoted brother of Shelley Allen (Reg), Debbie Wilkinson (Drew), and Kim Coulter (David). Cherished Uncle John to his six nieces Stephanie and Sarah; Kimberly and Courtney; Beth and Kate. Great-uncle to nine great nieces, nephews and one on the way. John will be sadly missed by his cat, Rocco.

John was born in Windsor, raised in Kingsville and educated at St. Clair College and University of Windsor. Upon graduation, he moved to Toronto where he developed a lifelong love of the big city. He settled in Cabbagetown where he bought and renovated several homes over 20 years. He worked at various positions in marketing for Roy Thompson Hall, Bell and Rogers. Later in life, John was self-employed in real estate, and design including decorating, painting and landscaping. Most recently, John found a passion supporting families through his work at Morley Bedford Funeral Home.

Throughout his life, John developed lasting friendships everywhere he went. He had an ability to bring people together through his kind nature, sense of humour, love of travel and joy of entertaining. He will be forever missed by his friends in Toronto, Chatham and Barbados.

Many thanks to the Leamington Mennonite Home for making John’s last month comfortable and welcoming for John and his family.

Memorial donations to The Leamington Mennonite Home (via credit card by calling directly 519-326-6109), the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Toronto Humane Society would be appreciated by the family.

Service will be held on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 at 3 p.m., followed by a cocktail reception from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Centre, 375 Mount Pleasant Rd., Toronto (south of Eglinton, north of St. Clair Ave., 416-485-5572) A livestream link of John’s service will be available at 2:50 p.m. on the memorial webpage.

Guestbook 

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Doreen Pattison (Worked with John at the Bedford Funeral Home)

Entered June 9, 2022 from Toronto

I miss my friend.

Joseph Wynne 

Entered June 11, 2022 from Toronto

I met John because I was his server at a restaurant. It was immediately clear that John had a huge sense of humour. We joked over meals he ordered and I served. Whenever he came to eat, I always made sure to say hello, and I appreciated so much that he was kind and genuine. He will be missed.

Victoria Hadden (Friend)

Entered June 11, 2022 from Toronto

John was a loving and generous friend. The world is a lesser place now that he is gone.

Catherine Quinn-Boroski (Old friend)

Entered June 11, 2022 from Windsor, Ontario, Canada

John was such a great guy. He will be missed by many! Condolences to all who knew him.

Karen afheldt (Friend)

Entered June 11, 2022 from Barbados

Lucky to have known and spent time with John, both in Barbados and in Toronto.
Fly with the angels my friend ❤️

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