Sydney River
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved son and brother, Cyril Roland Coish, age 56, on November 12, 2020, at home.
Roland is survived by his loving parents, Cyril and Marena (Nodge) Coish; sisters, Anne Marie Coish (Joe Bushell), Leitches Creek, Darlene Broussard (Fred), Coxheath, Pearl MacDonald (Stuart), Sydney Forks, Dale Colbourne (Bill), Sydney and Charlotte Roach (Jamie), White Court, Alberta; 11 nieces and nephews, Richard, Nicole and Brady Broussard, Rebecca and Brandon MacDonald, Greg, Matthew and Sarah Colbourne, and Mitchell, Breton and Jessica Roach; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Rollie was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, William and Louise Coish of New Waterford and maternal grandparents, Julius and Florence Nodge of Sydney.
Roland started working at a young age as helper then driver for the family’s home fuel delivery business. He worked out West for a couple of years transporting liquid gas over the ice roads. On his return, he worked at Malcolm S MacDonald Sand and Gravel Ltd., Sydney River. The last number of years, he was working for B Curry and Sons Construction Ltd., Howie Center. Roland was a professional tractor trailer driver and also had the ability to operate most heavy equipment from dozers to snowplows.
Roland truly enjoyed fishing and had many favourite lakes around Cape Breton where he often caught the “Big One”. He also liked teasing the staff at Tim Hortons while getting his tea every morning. When not working or fishing, he enjoyed getting together with friends and playing video games. He wanted us to thank Dale MacDonald and Shaun McGee for being such good friends.
The family would like to thank the Doctors, nurses and staff of the Sydney Cancer Center, Social Worker Tom MacNeil, the Doctors, nurses and staff of the palliative care unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and the VON nurses who cared for him the last couple of months. We also wish to thank the Pier Community Funeral Home for their professional and compassionate care shown to the family.
In keeping with Roland’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of Rollie may be made to the Hospice Palliative Society of Cape Breton.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care & direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our condolences to the Coish family
From: John Shannon
So sorry to hear of the passing of Rollie . He was a great guy he will be greatly missed.
From: Robert and Marlain Hulford
I was so saddened to hear of Rolands passing. Many years ago, he went with my daughter Cathy, and even then he would come to visit me. I wish to express my condolences to Rolands family at this time. May he RIP
From: Mary McInnis
Darlene & Family
sorry to hear of Roland passing my prayers & thought are with you & the FAMILY
From: Ada Hagen
So saddened to hear of Roland’s passing. I taught Roland many years ago and still remember his sweet face, Leroy and I send sincere condolences and trust God will strengthen you with His comfort and love.
From: Charlene Petrie
Our thoughts and prayers are with all.
From: Edwin and Bertha MacLeod
Our sincere condolences to all of Rollie’s family. We loved this man and his zest for living life his way. He was a kind soul who deserves our prayers as he spends eternity at the best heavenly fishing hole.
Take care and live with the memories he left tucked inside your hearts.
From: Lexi and Walter MacDonald
I’m saddened to hear Rollie passed away he was always in good sprits when we would talk at my shop or any time we met, he loved his trucking and of coarse his fishing God Bless you Rollie Coish rest in Peace Buddy.
From: Dale Leterte
My deepest condolences Cyril & Murina on the loss of Roland
From: Marie Coish
I am so very sorry for your families loss. Roland was a good friend and always made me laugh. May he Rest In Peace.
From: Sherry MacDonald
Just heard about Roland I’m a old roller skating friends my condolences
From: Shauna MacKinnon
Terribly sorry for your loss. He leaves a part of him with whomever he meets. I remember him visiting Anne Marie at Midland, and I would have candy for him. he was always a jovial person and bring a laugh for us. may he find peace in heaven
From: Joann Chin Yet and Yvonne Stephenson
So Sorry to hear about your loss our thought’s and prayers and with you at this difficult time Rest in peace Roland
From: Nancy and Robert Antle
Anne: So sorry to learn of your loss especially for a man of such a relatively young age. Sincerely,
From: David Britten
My deepest sympathy to the Coish Family…. I have the fondest memories growing up in Sydney River with Roland, joey Hopper, and Barb Jackson… from skating on the River to Baseball and hide’n seek in the summer… Roland was always full of fun and game for anything. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
From: Patricia Landry
Sorry to hear about Roland. I went to school with him and knew him well.
He leaves us with memories that will last forever.
From: Alex Wilson
We are so sorry to hear about Roland’s passing..
Our condolences to you Cyril and Marina and your Family at this difficult time.
From: Gerald and Anna Moore
I was saddened to hear about Roland’s passing. My most sincere condolences to the Coish Family.
From: Judy Anthony
Dear Cyril and Marena, Mom (Dolly Penney) and I, Susan Penney Keough, would like to convey our deepest condolences on the loss of your son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Susan Keough
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Roland A very kind person and I am glad I knew him.
From: Cynthia Tell
To Rollie’s family and friends.
I wish to express my condolences on Roland’s passing. I met Rollie many years ago and over the years it was nice to meet him and have a little chat. Often this would be as he was walking to or from work. He was just a pleasant person and showing the same easy-going demeanor each time as described by others. Rollie often spoke of fishing and where he was working and what he has been doing since we last spoke; just nice chit-chat which I enjoyed and never in a rush even after a long shift. He spoke about what he knew and never spoke of others in a negative manner. I will miss the big trucks rolling by with a toot of the horn and the big wave and smile from Rollie. He certainly will be missed. Tony Dalton ~ Sydney River
From: Tony Dalton
I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Roland A very kind person and I am glad I knew him.
From: Cynthia Tell
The Coish Family: So sorry to hear of Rollie’s passing. I remember him from the roller rink days, always had a smile and was a kind individual. Keeping you in my thoughts and payers during this time.
COISH FAMILY
MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES AND HEARTFELT LOVE TO ALL.
Thinking of you in your time of loss . Remembering all the good times we had as kids , running free of worry and care . Roland ,Joey and me ❤️
So sorry for your loss..he truly was a great guy..big loss..r.i.p. my friend
So sorry for the loss of your son Roland, sending my Condolence to you all, R.I.P. Roland
Our heartfelt sympathy to Anne Marie and Joe and all the Coish family. May he Rest In Peace.
Cyril, Marena, and family
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Roland. May you find comfort in knowing that your amazing love and support during his illness made his difficult journey much more comfortable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Linda, Myrna, and Gar Ross.
I offer my condolences to the Coish Family; I am very saddened to hear of Rollie’s passing.
I remember him always smiling and laughing as one of the many of us kids from Sydney River, roaming around, in and on the river through the seasons of our childhood.
Lena Mahoney-Petrie
Cyril, Darlene and the Coish family. I am so sorry to hear about Rolands passing. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. My sincerest condolences to the Coish family.
My sincere condolences to the Coish Family.
Over the years we worked together Rollie spoke so lovingly and respectfully of you all. May this love you shared as a family bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Anne Marie and Joe and family
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your dear brother Roland. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time . God Bless !
Cryil, Darlene and your entire family, I am so saddened to hear of Roland’s passing. Roland was one of the most upbeat persons I knew back in the day. He was always a pleasure to be around and was always, always smiling and genuinely happy to see everyone he ran into. The world is a lesser place without him. My most sincere condolences to you and your family
Dear Joey, Anne Marie and Family:
Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Roland. You now have your very own Special Angel to Pray to and who will always be watching over you all.
Take good care and God Blesses you always.
Sincere condolences to Cyril and family! So sorry to hear about Rollie’s passing! I knew Rollie from his snow-plowing and enjoying our conversations at Tim Horton’s! Sandy and Clara MacNeil
My deepest condolences to Rollies’ family. So sad to hear of his passing. He was always so happy-go-lucky and had such a great sense of humour. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless & may he rest in peace.
Maxine MacDonald
My sincere sympathy to all of Rollie’s family he was a nice man always smiling. God bless you all in your time of sadness.
Marena, Cyril & Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing worse than losing a child and there are no words that can relieve that kind of pain. My thoughts are with you.
It is deepest sadness to hear of Roland’s passing. He was always a joy to be around and continuously made you laugh. He enjoyed seeing you when we ran into each other. My sincere condolences to his family.
To the Coish Family….when I moved to Sydney River from Jamaica as a teenager, your family was one of the first that we met. I have many fond memories of hanging with Roland. I am truly sad to learn of his passing. He will always have a place in my heart for all his love, humour and acceptance during a tough time in a new country. Many hugs to you all. xo
So sorry to hear of Rollie’s passing.
Joe, Anne Marie and Coish Family…
Please accept our heartfelt sympathies on Rolland’s passing. Time will bring forward the gifts he left behind, – the life he shared, treasures you will keep with him at your side throughout your whole journey ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Peter, Kaye, and Emily Bushell
Darlene, Freddy and the entire family. We are so very sorry for the loss of your brother Darlene. Ross knew him his whole life and said he spoke to him all the time down at Tim’s. He was a great guy and will by missed by all who knew him God bless❤️❤️