Obituary of Cathy Coleman
It is with great sadness that the family of Catherine Evelyn Coleman RN, announces her passing which occurred on Sunday, February 7, 2016 surrounded by her family at the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre, Hampton, NB. Cathy age 70, of Hampton, NB, was born on June 13, 1945 in Saint John. She was a daughter of the late Damien and Gertrude (Keenan) Kelly and the wife of the late J. David Coleman.
Cathy is survived by her three daughters Christine Coleman of Fredericton, NB, Dr. Cathleen MacDonald (Gordon) of Halifax, NS, Caroline Coleman (Andrew Laird) of Hampton; her two sons Daniel Coleman (Laurie) of Hampton and Patrick Coleman (Kim) of Hampton; daughter-in-law Elizabeth Coleman of Norton: sister Lorna Morrison (John) of Ottawa, ON; brother Leo Kelly (Susan) of Hampton; brother-in-law Terry Campbell of Kingston, NB and many grandchildren, godchildren, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, parents, son Matthew, daughter Colleen, sister Margie and brother Larry.
Cathy graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing and worked in many nursing homes throughout her career. She had more than 25 years of service at the Dr V.A. Snow Centre, retiring in 2013. Cathy was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and Beta Sigma Phi, Delta Chapter, for over 40 years.
She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 6-8 pm and Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10am from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Interment will be in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Cathy may be made to the Dr. V.A. Snow Centre Foundation or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations can be made through ReidsFH.com.