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Michael Colman Obituary

COLMAN, Michael Edward Michael Edward Colman, 65, recently retired GE senior engineer and engineering manager, died Monday, (September 28, 2009) from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident on Sept. 10, 2009. He was the loving husband of Jane (Toohey) Colman, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael E. Colman Jr. and his wife Kara of Enfield, and Sean P. Colman of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Zachery and Cameron Colman; a brother, Christopher Colman and his wife Diane of Colorado; his mother-in-law, Jane Toohey of Broad Brook; a sister-in-law, Judy Botelho; five brothers-in-law, James, Jeff, John, Joel, and Jay Toohey; and many nieces and nephews. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 2, at 9 a.m. in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers, MA. Visiting hours are Thursday, from 4-8 p.m. in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brain Trauma Foundation, 415 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017. www.LyonsFuneral.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 30, 2009.

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Beth Calabro

October 1, 2009

Mike,

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~Beth Calabro

Benjamin Thornton

September 30, 2009

Sean & Family, Remember the beautiful moments with your father and husband. Remember his legacy lives on through you. Sean, your father must have been so proud of the man he saw you become. My thoughts are with you all. - Ben Thornton

Sharon Kinghorn

September 30, 2009

Mike, Kara, Jane and Sean,
So very sorry for the loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time and the months to come.
Sincerely,
Sharon and Rob Kinghorn

Steve Kaplan

September 30, 2009

Mike & Kara,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your dad’s passing,
May God give you & your family the strength in time to overcome this loss &
treasure only the fond memories that you had shared together.
Please be strong,
Your friends,
Steve & Leah Kaplan

gini pariseau

September 30, 2009

Jane - I just heard about Michael and I am so sorry. I will be thinking about you and your family - wishing you strength to endure the moment and great memories to cherish in the future.

Best, gini pariseau

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