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CATHERINE F. "RENA" COLEMAN

1925 - 2020

CATHERINE F. "RENA" COLEMAN obituary, 1925-2020, Andover, MA

BORN

1925

DIED

2020

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Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Avenue

Brighton, Massachusetts

CATHERINE COLEMAN Obituary

COLEMAN, Catherine F. "Rena" Of Andover, formerly of Brighton, died April 13, 2020 of Covid-19 at the age of 94. Born on November 15, 1925, she was the devoted and loving daughter of the late John J. Coleman and Ellen Mary (Elsie) Coleman. Survived by her beloved sister Mary (Coleman) Maye of Andover and sister-in-law, Patricia Coleman of Braintree, MA. Predeceased by her brothers John J Coleman and Paul F. Coleman and sister Elsie C. Cronin. Cherished Aunt Rena to Dr. John J. Coleman, III, Mary Ellen Whyte, Jane Herget, Patricia Wheeler, Kathleen Cook, Christine Cronin-Tocci, Lee Ellen Shea, John Stephen Cronin, Robert Maye, Peter Coleman, Paul Maye, Kevin Coleman, Janet Kelley, Paul Coleman, Steven Coleman and Christopher Coleman and many grandnieces and nephews and great-grandnieces and nephews. Catherine was a retired employee of the Gillette Corporation. She loved her family and friends and never forgot to remember a birthday with a card. She was also known as Kitty to her friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: St. Columbkille's Church, 321 Market St., Brighton, MA 02135 or to Catholic TV, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471. The family is extremely grateful to the caregivers on Floor 3A of the Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center in Lawrence for their concern and kindness during her time in their care. Eternal gratitude to the Maye family for all they have done for Rena over the years. Burial will be private. A Funeral Mass celebrating Catherine's life will be scheduled at a later date. For guestbook,visit www.lehmanreen.com Lehman Reen McNamara Brighton 617 782 1000

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2020.

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Marie O'Connell

April 9, 2023

She was a true lady and a ver well loved one.

April 25, 2020

April 19, 2020

We are so sorry to learn about Rena's passing . She was a lovely lady . My Mom, Katy Hanafin Cobb loves her cousins , the Coleman girls , as she would say. In her later years she enjoyed talking with them on the phone. Send Mary and the family our love and prayers. Cousin Kathleen Cobb Gibbons and Terry .

Marie O'Connell

April 16, 2020

I am so sorry to see that Rena died. Those 3 sisters were the nicest ladies I have known. Sorry Mary now that you are alone. God bless you Rena. rest in peace. Iknow the rest of your family is up there to welcome you. Love Babe

April 16, 2020

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April 16, 2020

Elsie, Sis and Rena<br />Three Season's Dennisport

Robert Wheeler

April 16, 2020

Aunt Rena, I am focusing on all the wonderful memories we have all shared as a family through the years. This does not feel real but I take comfort in knowing a wonderful nurse was with you at the end as your family was not allowed to be there. You will rest with your Mom and Dad but our loss is so painful. I was so happy we had several years of "girl trips" to the Three Seasons together. You three Coleman sisters loved to dress up for our annual dinner at the Ebb Tide. It was so nice that Uncle Paul and Aunt Pat and Kathy were able to be there with us especially as the drive to visit one another was harder as you all aged. The Colemans (McCarthy/Mahony etc.) are such great people. Growing up we "kids" had so much fun when we were together. The family parties, Irish Music and just being together is the "stuff" of our childhood. We didn't know then the world was not always a safe place as all of you all made us feel safe and loved. Kathy said the other day that we were so blest to have such a big, wonderful family. The hard part is saying goodbye at the passings but I take comfort knowing that love never dies and we will meet again. Love you Forever!

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