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JAMES COLMAN Obituary

COLMAN, James E. Jr. Age 57, passed away on December 22, 2020. James was born in Boston, MA and grew up in Kingston, MA. He attended Silver Lake High School where he played baseball and football. He led his team to Super Bowl Champions in 1980. He loved coaching his sons, Zachary and Patrick, in their soccer and baseball games in the town of Kingston. He was a tough coach but he loved his kids! He also loved to fish and go camping. He grew up camping on Lake Sebago in Maine and later camped with his own extended family in Calais Maine for years. Jim was always known for bringing the most up to date camping equipment! He was co-owner of Superior Lawn Tree and Shrub with Michael Ryan out of Plymouth, MA. He also was on the planning board and worked for the town of Kingston like his father Jim. Jim was a member of the Seaside Club in Plymouth where he made many great friends.

Jim leaves behind his wife Patricia Colman, sons Zachary and Patrick Colman of Kingston. His sister Maura Christopher of Winchester and his brother Michael Colman of Beverly, MA and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, December 28, from 9:00 to 10:00am at the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St., KINGSTON. A Funeral Mass will directly follow at St. Joseph Church in Kingston at 10:30am.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 23 to Dec. 24, 2020.

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claire colman mc tavish

December 28, 2020

I am very sorry for you loss. Jim's dad was my favorite cousin. If he was anything like him I know he was a wonderful person and that his Dad is looking out for him now. Losing a loved one is not easy and over time it should get better. I will remember him in my prayers as I do for his Dad.

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John Montosi

December 24, 2020

So sad to hear the news about James passing. My condolences to his family. An outstanding young man and an all league player.

Vicki Mastrogiovanni

December 24, 2020

Superior has been taking care of my lawn for years. I am shocked and saddened at Jim’s passing.....a terrific guy and so young. Please accept my heartfelt condolences......

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28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Shepherd Funeral & Cremation Service

216 Main St P O Box 325, Kingston, MA 02364

Dec

28

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

Kingston, MA

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216 Main St P O Box 325, Kingston, MA 02364

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