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Joseph Coleman Obituary

(Ret. BFD, E-48), of Holbrook, formerly of Dorchester, December 31, 2006. Beloved husband of Mary A. (Grenham). Loving father of Terry Mason of Bridgewater, Joseph Coleman and Ann Coleman, both of Holbrook, Karen Najjar of Quincy, Susan Arancio of Abington and Denise Connolly of Abington. Grandfather of Brittaney, Chelsea, Emily, Ashley, Patrick, Danielle, Christopher and Matthew. Brother of Virginia Kennedy and Lorraine Coleman, both of Milton and Stephanie Novell of Woodstock, GA. Joseph is also survived by nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton, Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Brendan Church, Dorchester Thursday January 4 at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Donations in Joseph's memory may be made to BFD Charitable Assn., 55 Hallett St., Dorchester 02124. Navy veteran, WWII. Life member BFD Charitable Assn. and VFW Post 1046, Brockton. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 2 to Jan. 3, 2007.

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Christine Plattner

January 23, 2007

Dear Terry, David and family,

I just received your letter and the news of your father's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the sadness you are now feeling is soon replaced with fond memories of yor Dad.

In thought and prayer always,
Christine (Mike & Billy)

Kevin Mochen

January 3, 2007

So sorry to hear about Joe. Fond memories from ST Fancis Church, South Brainree

Kevin Mochen Ret BFD

Scott and Lainie Mondeau

January 3, 2007

Terry and family,

We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sending our deepest symapthy to all of you.

Suzanne Adduci

January 3, 2007

Dear Susan,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. Although,I was never privileged to have met your Dad from what I've heard he was one special man. Love, Suzanne

Dewayne Reed

January 3, 2007

Susan,
You and your family are on our minds and in our prayers. Remember that God is with you in the most difficult times.

Nancy Cook

January 3, 2007

Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of your Dad.

Chris Kane Stone

January 3, 2007

Susan and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. In Deepest Sympathy

Lisa Campbell

January 3, 2007

Susan, I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Vivian Howe

January 3, 2007

Susan & Nancy:
I am was sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

Liz Cerullo

January 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Martha Hartigan

January 2, 2007

Susan,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope our prayers bring you comfort during this difficult time.

mary loo folsom

January 2, 2007

SUSAN, I am sorry to hear of your loss,I pray god will help you and your family though this time of need and that you hold on to the memories to get you all though it.

Betsy Peterson

January 2, 2007

Suzanne,
I was sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find comfort in knowing that their are many thougths and prayers with you all.

Judi Freden

January 2, 2007

Susan,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My condolences to you and your family.

Kathleen Lynch

January 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.

Linda Merullo

January 2, 2007

Sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda Merullo

Brendon Driscoll

January 2, 2007

I am sorry for your loss. May your God be with your family through these times.

Judy Nelson

January 2, 2007

Susan,

My sincere condolences to you and your family on the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Judy Nelson

Everly Abreu

January 2, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lynn Grogan

January 2, 2007

Suzanne,

MY thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family..

Lynnie G.

ANNEMARIE DWYER

January 2, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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