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FRANCIS COLEMAN Obituary


Francis Joseph Coleman (Age 91)  
On Sunday, November 27, 2016, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Rockville, MD. Beloved husband of Marian Coleman for 64 years; father of Frank, Jr. (Jill), Larry (Ellen) and Tim (Lisa) Coleman and Kitty (Jeff) Houser; grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 11 with one on the way. Also survived by his cousin, Joanne Wasel, other extended family and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, November 29 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of St. Jude, 12701 Veirs Mill Road, Rockville, MD, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 29, 2016.

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A Bowlding

November 29, 2016

Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your dear love one. May God provide comfort to the family during this time of sorrow.

November 29, 2016

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life of longevity and joyful times you had together. May God's loving kindness give you the strength you need to endure.- Psalms 29:11.

Maurice Bahamondes

November 29, 2016

Aunt Marion and Family "Death is no more than passing from one room into another. But there's a difference for me, you know. Because in that other room I shall be able to see." RIP Frank Coleman

Paulina Coleman

November 29, 2016

What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us. Rest In Peace Frank

Paulina & Patty & Andrea Bahamondes

November 29, 2016

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
Our God Father, Uncle and Friend

Patricia Coleman

November 29, 2016

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. My Uncle Frank is at Jesus feet with my dad may eternal rest grant upon them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Mary Mantzouris

November 29, 2016

Dearest Marian and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of such a beautiful man. May his memory always be eternal in your hearts.
Fondly
Mary

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Sharon English

November 29, 2016

A truly special man who will be dearly missed by my family. Our love and prayers to Marian and all your family.

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