Coulter: James Dana (June 12, 1951 – September 11, 2015).
On Friday September 11th, 2015 Dana succumbed to a quiet, strong battle with cancer, at his home. He passed peacefully under his favorite tree with his wife, high school sweetheart, soul mate and best friend of 45 years, Marilyn (Chart) and his faithful buddy “Mac” by his side. He is now resting in heaven with his beloved son Glenn.
Dana was a strong, silent person, with a dry sense of humour, who was family focused especially with his sons John, the late Glenn, and their wives Tara and Melissa. He was proud and doting to his grandchildren Emma Coulter, Sarah Coulter, Benjamin Coulter, and Isabella Coulter. He is survived by his mother Maurice Coulter and his siblings Donna (Frank) Rudge, Floyd (Bonnie) Coulter, Sandra (Harley) Sherman and pre-deceased by his father Donald Coulter and his father and mother-in-law Arthur John and Emma Chart. He was fondly loved and will be remembered by Jayna Sweeney, his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and life – long friends.
A Celebration of Dana Coulter’s Life will be held on Saturday April 23, 2016 at the Rotary Hall Beeton from 2-5pm, with a Remembrance Ceremony being led by Jane Archer at 2:15pm.
Arrangements entrusted to Rod Abrams Funeral Home.
Lynn (aeberli) Wylie says
Dear Marilyn:
I am so saddened to hear of Dana’s and Glenn’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colette sprunt says
Marilyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Linda Docherty says
Marilyn, I know your loss is great, only time and good memories will help heal. My Alan only had nice things to speak of when he talked about Dana.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Linda Docherty
Mary Lou Gibson says
Marilyn – There are no words to express our sorrow to you. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers. Our sincere sympathies. Mary Lou & Murray
Rick Smith says
Marilyn and Family
Very saddened to hear of Dana’s passing so shortly after the loss of Glenn.
I knew of Glenn through conversations with Dana at work and know that Family was very important to Dana.
Dana was my co worker, boss and mentor for many years with Hydro and made your day better with his conversation, jokes and advise.
Dana will be missed by all who knew him.
Rest in peace
Tyran and Laura Morris says
Dear Marilyn and all the Family,
Sending our sincere sympathy to all the family. Thinking of you.
Garry & Cheryl Clark & Family says
Marilyn & family
Our thoughts and sympathy still with you.
Ray Lisk says
I have many fond memories of Dana.
He was a courageous goalie and brought joy to the room.
Always respected his intelligence and wit.
We will miss him and our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Walter & Joanne Randon says
Marilyn it has been a long time… I am so sorry to hear about Glenn and Dana…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family… Our deepest sympathy.. Walter & Joanne Randon & family
Eleanor Macciocchi says
Dear Marilyn & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Dana’s passing. I hope all the fond memories that you all had will bring happiness back to your hearts…
Sincerely,
Eleanor M
Betty(Robinson)Decaire says
Marilyn & family:Know that we are thinking of you thru all your sorrow. We didn’t know Glenn but we have many fond memories of Dana.He was such a gentle ,witty man ,who will be missed by many.Sincerest Sympathy to all …Bob & Betty Decaire
Randy and Carolyn Windsor says
Marilyn and family,
We are saddened by the loss of a wonderful, kind, gentleman. He adored his family, and was so proud of how he bought you roses every Thursday. He really enjoyed being a mentor to the new apprentices as well. He will be missed by the hydro family.
Judy Powell says
Marilyn & family I am sorry for your loss. It has been several years since I had seen Dana but he and I are cousins. My grandfather and his grandfather were brothers. Rest in peace Dana. Judy
Mario Basile says
Dear Marilyn and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Dana’s passing. I will forever cherish the time I worked for him at Richmond Hill Hydro. He was a true friend and mentor to me. May he rest in peace.
Bill & Sandy (Oliver) Clark says
Dear Marilyn & Family, We are very sorry to hear of Dana’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Marie McKillican says
Marilyn it’s been a long time, I remember Dana from the boys baseball games. I do understand what your going through and if you ever want to talk please call me.
Keep all the good memories close.
Linda Ince/Stew Hollingsworth says
Marilyn and family: Please accept our deepest sympathy. Both Stew and I had the pleasure of working with Dana at Vaughan Hydro. Dana was the epitome of a gentle, good person. The world has lost one of their best. Let your good memories of your life with him carry you through this difficult time. RIP Dana !
Stew & Linda
Leo & Pat Zalewski says
We are so sadden to hear about Dana. He always had a smile for all and a joke. Marilyn, if there is anything you need help with just know that there are many of those from Beeton that would be there for you, all you have to do is ask. Rest in Peace Dana, you will be missed.
Ken Drury says
I will always have fond memories of Dana. RIP my condolences to the family in this difficult time.
Pat Abernethy says
I am very sorry to hear of the sad news of Dana`s passing
My thoughts are with you.
Ken and Bonnie Pratt says
Marilyn we are very sorry for your loss of Dana. He was a community minded man who took great pride in his family and community
Paula Simmons says
Dear Marilyn and Family, so sad to hear of your loss.
It was such a pleasure working with Dana, he was the best. He always made you feel like the most important person.
God Bless
BONNIE ROBINSON says
DEAR MARYILYN AND FAMILY would like to send my condolence to you and your family
Gasparini Family says
Dear Marilyn and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Dana. It was a honor to have known such a wonderful kind man. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Elaine, Louis and Jane
Char Sherrard says
What a quiet strength Dana had and we always shared a joke or two at PowerStream. God Bless Dana… rest in peace xo
Joanne Proper says
Dear Marylynne and Family
So sad to hear of Dana’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ann Proper
Gord & Carol Ball & Family says
Dear Marilyn, John and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Dana’s passing. We will always remember his quick wit and sense of humour. Words seem so inadequate at a time like this as one can’t even imagine the pain and suffering that has been bestowed upon you these past couple of weeks. May you somehow find strength and comfort in your cherished memories.
Louise and Lyle Longhurst says
The loss of a son and a spouse is such a profound loss. We can only imagine your grief. If it is any consolation, we share your pain immensely.
I know that you will find the strength to get through this very sad and difficult time. Knowing that your friends are here for you will hopefully be of solace to you. You are in our hearts.
John Hacking says
Dear Marilyn & Family
I was very saddened to read of Glenn’s passing , and now, Dana. I was privileged to work with Dana back in the early ‘i80s in Beeton, and was very impressed with his ability and leadership. I always considered him as a friend. May the memories of your many years together help you through this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
John Hacking
Rick &Tracy Jackson says
We are thinking of you at this time, we will miss both Dana and Glenn, we loved them both lots, now they are together watching over everyone. Anything you need, we are here
Valorie and Murray Chantler says
Marilyn please know that we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Hold on to the wonderful memories of a gentle, sweet man. He will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP sweet angel!
Frieda says
What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. Our deepest condolences to you Marilyn and your family. xo
Donna Knapp says
Dear Marilyn & Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I cannot even imagine what you are going through. My thoughts are with all of you.
Anna McCullough says
Marilyn my deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Dana! May you find peace within! God bless and RIP Dana!
Pat & Philip Jordan says
dear Marilyn and Family
I am so saddened by the events of the last few weeks. I want you to know that I love you now as I have love the both of you for many many years. I will be there for you as long as I’m on this earth. My thoughts and prayers and wishes for your strength are with you now and always
Heather Young says
Marilyn, Vanessa and I are so sorry for your loss. Dana was a great person and will be missed.
Brian and Glenda Hagerman says
Dear Marilyn and family.We were very saddened and It’s people like Dana that we miss so much from our days at the Muddy.Our deepest love and sympathy for you and your family.
Holly Martin says
Dana would always lend an ear and we shared many wonderful jokes and conversations working at Powerstream. He was a wonderful person and he will be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to his loved ones. RIP Dana.
Susie Robinson says
Dear Marilyn and family.I am very sorry to hear of your loss of Dana.He was a very pleasant man.He always had a joke or two for me when I would run into him.He will be greatly missed by everyone.He is now reunited with his beloved son Glenn.There will be a lot of talk of baseball and Labbatts Blue in heaven.Dana say hi to Pinky for me.You are another shining star.R.I.P❤
June Grandy says
Marilyn and family I am so sorry for your loss Dana was like a son to me I will miss him so very much