COLEMAN, William “Bill” John
COLEMAN, William “Bill” John
After a long life lived, Bill, in his 97th year, died peacefully, at his retirement residence on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father of Ron and his wife Jo-Anne and John and his wife Fran. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jeffrey, Stephanie (Peter), Billy (Liz) and John. Predeceased by his sister Lois Benson. Relatives and friends will be welcomed at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME, 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Monday, April 11th, 2016 from 10:00 am until time of service in the chapel at 11:00 am. Interment to follow. A very special thank you for the excellent care provided by the Nursing Staff at Centennial Retirement Residence in Oshawa. Donations in memory of Bill to the Humane Society of Durham Region would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences may be made at makfuneralhome.com.
Reflections of Grandpa written by Billy, his namesake…
Dutiful and thankless, Bill was a Grandfather never too busy for you. Every PA day Grandma and Grandpa would have planned a day of activities. Visiting friends and family, or feeding the geese at Lakeview Park, time together felt honestly shared. He was really able to paint a picture of the world he grew up in, always eager to point out Oshawa history while driving through town. He showed you first-hand how humility and service to your loved ones can get you far. A joker with a youthful sense of humour, his laugh was contagious and hard not to join in on.