Obituary of Estelle Coleman

Estelle Coleman passed away Sunday, April 28th, 2013 surrounded by her family at Maple Park Lodge in her 95th year. Daughter of the late Albert and Blanche Horsely and predeceased by a brother Albert, husband Gerald (1974) her sons in law Doug Campbell (2010) and Gerry Gentner (2012). Survived by daughters Deanie (Rich) Dube, Sally Gentner, Tish ( Eugene) Cote, Judy Campbell and son Teeter Coleman. Lovingly remembered by grandchildren Kris Dube, Laura (Tim) DiGiulio, Matt (Katelyn) Gentner, Julie (Michael) Murphy, Paul (Sonia) Cote, Scott (Richard) Cote and Alex Campbell. Also survived by her six great-grandchildren, Jack, Molly, Ella JJ, Saffron and Piper. Mom enjoyed a long and successful career as head of Medical Records at Douglas Memorial hospital and was a founding member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League (CWL). While singing in the choir at St. Michael’s church, baking, knitting, reading and Gilbert Perrault were very special to our Mother her greatest love was her family. We will miss Mom’s smile, her kindness , her butter tarts and candlelight dinners. She is the inspiration behind our annual family golf tournament proudly called The Stellie Cup in its eleventh year. Cremation has taken place. Visitation at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 10:00am to be followed by the Funeral Mass to be held at 11:00am. Arrangements entrusted to Benner Funeral Services. In lieu of flowers donations to the Fort Erie Literacy Council or St. Michael’s building fund would be appreciated. The family would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the outstanding staff at Maple Park Lodge for their excellent care and compassion. A special thanks also goes to Dr. Che.