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Mary Catherine Coleman (Thomas), New Glasgow, NS passed away on Wednesday, September 8th 2010 at the Aberdeen Hospital. She was surrounded by her list of things to do, crossword puzzles, books, photographs of her three adoring grandchildren, and with her two grown children Janet and Arthur by her side.
Mary was born on January 7, 1921 in New Glasgow, grew up on the "West Side" and graduated from New Glasgow High School, and later from Halifax Business College. She moved to Halifax and was employed at Pier 21 and NS Province House. After marrying John (Jack) Warren Coleman of Halifax, they lived there for a period of time before moving back to Pictou County. Until her retirement with J.W. Coleman Supply Company Ltd., she and "Jack" worked side by side, until his passing on November 23, 1987.
She is survived by her daughter Janet Marsh (Mark) of Ocean Ridge, Florida; her son Arthur (Shawna) of Westville, NS.,; her grandchildren, Jenny and Katie Marsh of Ocean Ridge, Fl., and Israel Coleman of Toronto, ON.; niece Cynthia (Coleman) Amestoy, Oregon; sister-in law Mary Noel, New York.
She was predeceased by her husband Jack, parents, Hugh and Sarah "Sadie" (MacInnis) Thomas, brothers Rev. Fr. Joe Thomas and Charlie Thomas.
The family will receive friends at Eagles Funeral Home in Westville on Saturday, September 11th, from 5 pm to 8 pm. At Mary's request, there will be a private family memorial service. Donations in Mary's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Society, Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. www.eaglesfuneralhome.ca

First Love

Some of the glamour lingers. Some of the magic yet.
And I can not quite remember, and still not quite forget.
The moon was a wraith obscure and pale, and the skies had a single star for sale.
And he bought the star for me, and we laughed a lot at his fantasy.
And that's all I remember, and all I seem to know of one who bought me a star -
A long time ago
by Eileen Cameron Henry

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• So sorry to hear about your Mom's passing

  Dave & Mary MacDonald on September 9th, 2010

  “Art, Shawna & Janet
  
  Just a quick note to say how sorry Mary and I were to hear the news about your Mom. Know that our sympathies are with you all.
  
  Take care
  
  Dave (Crazy) & Mary”

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• Dan Ongaro on September 9th, 2010

  “Art:
  
  So sorry to hear of the passing of Mary.
  
  I will always treasure the memories of calling in on Jack & Mary when I first started travelling.
  
  My sympathies to you & your family.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Dan Ongaro”

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• Florence Treen Timberlake on September 9th, 2010

  “Art ..so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”

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• A.A. & Darlene Mac Donald on September 9th, 2010

  “ Our deepest condolances Art to you and yours . A.A. & Darlene Mac Donald”

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• Sympathies & love...

  Debbie & Bob Younker on September 9th, 2010

  “Dearest Art, Shawna & Israel:
  
  Please know that we are thinking & will remember you in our prayers.
  
  So very sorry to read of your mother's leaving.
  
  Love to you...
  
  Debbie & Bob Younker
  
  Whitehorse, Yukon”