Dr. William Lord Coleman

I called Bill's number today to get his email address so I could send him the lineup for the Carrboro Poetry Festival in October and learned from the message of his passing. Many children's lives, including my son's, were changed for the good by the care, sensitivity, naturalness along with zaniness and fun he showed them. He also helped me understand grief better, how to survive it and to help support others, with theirs, too, through his wonderful heart. How fitting that he travelled on...

Bill Coleman was a friend from our shared time in Mexico back in the 60s. He was a kind, gentle man, full of good will for all. I'm sure he was a wonderful doctor.

September 3, 2017

I have just learned of Bill's passing, with sadness and some disbelief at the quieting of this wonderfully energetic, enthusiastic, and compassionate colleague. I had the good fortune to work with Bill on projects for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and as a co-teacher in workshops and publications for pediatricians. Bill's mission to promote a meaningful consideration of the family in every pediatric encounter has been pioneering. His generosity of spirit, his...

once doctor always a doctor, live long and prosper

Bill was my very first friend on Marthas Vineyard and over 35 summers, I felt our friendship reborn on every meeting Bill loved life and everyone who lived it his was the gift of an embrace, the lift of encouragement on ones journey the expression of true care for the well-being for ones family and loved ones. However brief the exchange, there was always that celebration of companionship -- the glint and glow of all that endures over time.

Bill Coleman was a member of our men's group for over a year. His busy life made his appearances somewhat sporadic but when he was there he contributed with his distinguished demeanor, intelligence, compassion and decency. We have lost his presence but will remember his goodness.

John Dinyari, Michael Owen, Dennis Sternlight, Steven Silverleaf, Richard Wolfe,
John Chase, Lou Millin, Richard Lucas, Ed Hoefle, Doug Seifert, Ed Brown, Jerold Footlick, Roy Tuckett, Hugh Giblin

Bill Coleman was a healer. He was a doctor who went out of his way to help his patients and students. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed. He was one of a kind.

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)