Charlotte Jane 'Lal' Coleman
Born In: Sydney
Passed in: Baddeck
Passed on: February 21st, 2016
It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of Charlotte Jane 'Lal' Coleman, 89 of Baddeck and formerly of Halifax.
Lal was born in Sydney and passed peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 21st at Alderwood Rest Home in Baddeck.
She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Anne Beatrice (Burgey) Keating. She is survived by her sister, Genevive Anne (Chris) Tiller, Clearwater, Florida; nieces and nephews, Dr. Raymond (Meredith) McGrath, Baddeck; Rose Anne (Tony) Penney, Ben Eoin; Joe Anne (Edward) Devereaux, Ben Eoin; Raymond (Elaine) Keating, Ontario and Dr. Dale Tiller, Omaha, Nebraska.
She was predeceased by her husband, Dr. William B. Coleman; her sisters, Rose Marie (John) McGrath and Genevieve (Gen) Chisholm and brother, Raymond A. (Buddy) Keating.
Cremation has taken place and a funeral mass will be celebrated with Fr. Paul Abbass officiating at St. Michael’s Church, Baddeck 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27th. A reception will follow at St. Michael’s Parish Hall. Family burial will be at a later date.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Lal’s caregivers at Alderwood Rest Home who were so kind and understanding during her time of need.
Lal had a full and complete love for all things nature and a special love for her dogs.
You fought a good fight and "Farewell".
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to macaskillsfuneralhome@gmail.com.
