Ruth E. Coleman
Ruth E. (Collins) Coleman, of Ocean Ridge, FL, formerly of Milton, October 24, 2016.
Ruth was born in Quincy, graduated from North Quincy High School and attended Sargent College/Boston University. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and former member of the Milton Women’s Club.
Wife of the late John J. Coleman. Ruth leaves her daughter Janis R. Powell and her husband Michael, her son Gregory J. Coleman and his wife Elisabeth. She was predeceased by another son, Michael J. Coleman. She also leaves her grandchildren Michael and John Powell, Gregory, Hannah and Tyler Coleman and two great-grandchildren Elise and John Powell. Sister of John E. Collins Jr. and the late Lois M. Mineo.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Church, Reedsdale Road at Randolph Avenue, Milton, Saturday October 29 at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours omitted. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Dr. Reisa Sperling’s Clinical Alzheimer’s Research at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, c/o Brigham & Women’s Hospital Development Office, 116 Huntington Avenue 3rd Fl., Boston, MA 02116.
Guestbook Entries
Dear Cousins Janice and Gregory, I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Aunt Ruthie 😔 She was such a beautiful lady inside and out. I have very fond memories of her which I have and always will cherish. Please know that you and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. She was such a great friend and sister in law to my Mom. They are all now together in heaven 😇😇😇😇
Janis,
So sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne and Bob
I am so sorry to hear of your loss – I hope she is in a better place and with your Dad. She was a strong, beautiful lady! My love to you and Michael and your family!
My deepest condolences to your families. My memories of your mom go back more than 60 years. Sharing a lake cottage in NH and coaching our basic swim skills to a higher level. The upstairs apartment at Gramma C’s followed by their move to Sassamon Ave and then to their dream home on Hilltop St.
When Tom passed she generously hosted Irene and me so we could attend the funeral. Despite the Alzheirmer’s, she regaled us with family stories and helped us deal with that day’s sorrows.
It was a blessing to spend quality time with her those few days.
May sweet memories of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother bring you peace. Lynda G
Dear Janis and family. I was sad to read that your mom died. My parents loved your folks and always enjoyed spending time with them….in MA, especially the Cape and in Florida as well, may memories of happy times help you through any difficult times ahead.
Fondly, Nancy Karp (Leona and David’s daughter!)
Joyce, Gregory and families. I am so very sorry for your loss.Though growing up we didn’t get to know each other very well, I always thought fondly of my Aunt/Godmother Ruth. I’m so very sorry for not being at the funeral but I just learned today of her passing in a Christmas card from our cousin Bruce Gauthier. I hope that all else is well with you and your families. Love to all. Your cousin, Scott Mineo