Elvin MacKenzie "Al" Coleman



Elvin MacKenzie "Al" Coleman, age 78, a resident of Georges River, passed away peacefully

on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009 at the Northside General Hospital after a lengthy illness.



Born in Springhill, N. S., Al was the son of the late Daniel and Hanna (MacLeod) Coleman. Al

served for 25 years in the Royal Canadian Navy and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was

past Fire Chiel of the Georges River Volunteer Fire Dept. and a life member and Past Pres. of

the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #19, North Sydney, a past Legion Zone Commander and also

the Past Pres. of the Cape Breton Naval Veterans Asssoc.



Al is survived by his sister Eleanor Mitchell of Moncton, N. B. , his brother Clyde Coleman,

Springhill , a niece Nancy and nephew Daniel. Also, by his longtime friends Dan MacCormick,

Clarence Dawe and Margie MacLeod.

He was predeceased by his wife Glenna (Debison) Coleman and by brothers Harmon, Donald,

Blair, Murray and an infant brother.



Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or sevice as requested by Al. Memorial

donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of choice. Arrangements

have been entrusted to W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney.

Online condolences may be sent info@wjdooley.com