On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, John Oliver “Jack” Coleman, of Bayfield passed away in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (Bell) Armstrong of Bayfield and the late Eleanor Prang (2002). Beloved father of Michael Coleman and Jill Seman of San Francisco, Sandra Coleman and Dale Stephenson of R.R. 1 Arva and Janet and Brad Bettles of R.R. 2 Bayfield. Loving grandfather of Alex and Mary Coleman, Mark and Jason Stephenson and Nicole and Meagan Bettles. Beloved step father of Julia Armstrong of Toronto, Jill Armstrong and Robert Scott of Stratford and Dean and Kim Armstrong of R.R. 1 Zurich. Beloved stepgrandfather of Simon Ruby, Morgan and Brooke Armstrong. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Gordon and Lois Coleman of Walkerton, George and Liz Coleman of Peterborough, Allan and Barbara Prang of Brantford and Edward and Carol Prang of Zurich. Predeceased by his parents Anson and Fern (Taylor) Coleman, brother Gerald Coleman and brother-in-law Robert Prang. Jack spent over 20 years in local politics, was Reeve of Stanley Township for many years and Warden of Huron County in 1998.
Visitation in the J. M. McBeath Funeral Home, 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted at St. Andrew’s United Church, Bayfield, on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. Visitation 1 hr prior to service. Rev Charles Love officiating. Interment Bayfield Cemetery followed by time together in Stanley Complex, Varna. A Masonic service under the auspices of Huron Lodge AF & AM #224 will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society in recognition of Jack’s valiant fight against cancer.
COLEMAN: John Oliver (Jack) of Bayfield
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Haskett Funeral Homes
Condolence From: TERRY EDNA ELLIOTT
Our condolences to Coleman family a lot of good memories
Condolence From: Lynn Mount
To the Coleman and Armstrong Families:
I’m so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Deepest Condolences,
Lynn Mount
Condolence From: Shirley( Oesch) Erb
To The Coleman & Armstrong Families.
Sorry to read of the passing of Jack. It brought back many memories of years ago when Jack played cards at our home in Zurich and our excursions to Port Huron. You have my Deepest Sympathy. Shirley
Condolence From: Lydia Erickson
To the Family and Extended Family
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. He will never be forgotten.
With thoughts and prayers to you,
Lydia Erickson and Family
Condolence From: Harv & Evelyn VIncent
To the Coleman family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Jack was a good person and did much for family and community.
Thinking of each of you.
Harv & Evelyn Vincent
Condolence From: Ken Jaques
Condolence: To Sandra and Dale
My sympathy in the loss of Jack – I would have liked to attend the Masonic service but have other commitments
Condolence From: Mary Ellen Finlayson
To the Coleman and Armstrong families,
So sorry to hear about Jack’s passing. You are in our thoughts.
Mark, Mary Ellen, Jack and Sam Finlayson
Condolence From: Jim and Dorothy Chapman And Family
To the Coleman Family
Please accept our sympathy and sincere condolences at this time of loss. We hope that you will focus on all of the positive and pleasant happenings as you celebrate Jack’s life. His love for family and his contributions to public service were commendable.
The Chapmans
Condolence From: Glen Elliott
Sandra and family — My sympathy to you . Regardless of how you prepare it is a jolt . Go forward remembering you never journey alone God is with us .
Condolence From: Larry and Helen Johns
Very sorry to hear about Jack. Helen and I first met Jack at an Ontario P.C. event. We have always appreciated his support and over the years became good friends. We will not be at the funeral, Helen’s father also passed away this week and the funeral is in Mt. Forest at the same time.
Condolence: We had some great fishing trips.
We will miss him in the years to come. Our thoughts are with you.
Deepest Sympathy. I am so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I pray that you will find solace in the many memories you will carry with you.