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Allan COLEMAN Obituary

COLEMAN,
Allan Stanley (Stan):
On June 23, 2020, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness; in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Carol, his wife in more than 70 years of marriage. Loved and loving father of John and Joan, Dianne and Donald, Andrea (deceased) and Maree, Allan and Donna, Wendy and David, Robyn and Kevin, Jenny and Mary, Susan and Graham, Peter, Michelle and Brett. Adored Poppa of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our grateful thanks go to his GP, Dr Paul O'Gorman and the staff of Ward 23, Christchurch Hospital. The old cobbler has banged his last nail, caught his last whitebait and told his last story. Our Totara has fallen and will be sorely missed. He is gone from us but has rejoined Andy, his mother and father and his brothers and sisters. Flowers respectfully declined but in memory of Stan, donations to the Cancer Society would be much appreciated. Messages to the Coleman family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A celebration of Stan's life and farewell will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Monday, June 29, at 10.30am.

Published by The Press from Jun. 25 to Jun. 27, 2020.

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Condolences to all of the family from Geoff Christmas

June 27, 2020

Sincere condolences to Carol and family to their sad passing of Stan. A founding member of their cobblers group and a true friend to anyone who met him. He will be sorely missed by us all. A true gentleman.
From us all at Cobblers Group.

June 26, 2020

It has been many years since I last met with Stan, but my memory of his kindness remains true and sharp. He welcomed me into the family, a gesture that touched me deeply. Although my pathway has taken me in a different direction I will never forget his kind words at a time I truly needed them. My heart goes out to you all and Carol in particular. Kia hora te marino. Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana. Kia tere te kaarohirohi i mua i toou huarahi. May the calm be widespread. May the ocean glisten as greenstone. May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway. Arohanui, Jane

Jane Ferrier

June 25, 2020

Stan was a special man. A toastmaster with the toast to prove it. Remembered for his laughter and fun. May you feel the warm embrace, comfort and peace in your grief journey. You and your family are close in thought and prayer.

Ian and Pauline (nee Snook) Gabites

June 25, 2020

Loving condolences to you all. A very special man who came into our lives in a unique way. Blessings as you grieve his loss.

Sarah and Eddy Van Leeuwen

June 25, 2020

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Memorial Events
for Allan COLEMAN

Jun

29

Celebration of Life

10:30 a.m.

Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443

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Academy Funeral Services Ltd

65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443