George V. Coleman, M.D.

Providence George V. Coleman, M.D., of Providence, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2014. He was the husband of Catherine M. (Bartal) Coleman. They were married for 62 years.He was born in Providence, on September 26, 1923.George attended the college of the Holy Cross and Cornell University Medical College. He completed his residency at Roosevelt Hospital (NYC) in surgery, pathology, and gynecology, and a 4 year fellowship at Sloan Kettering. He served as a naval medical officer in World War II and completed a tour of duty as a surgeon on the hospital ship Repose. Certified by the American Board of Surgery, he began an oncological surgical practice performing surgeries at all Providence hospitals.Passionate about the care of others, he strived to provide healthcare to all in need.In 1965 he was instrumental in establishing Chad Brown Health Center. His love of teaching was evident throughout his career as a mentor and instructor for future doctors at Brown Medical School.Besides his wife Catherine, he is survived by his three sons, George, Theodore, and Michael; three daughters, Susan, Mary, and Patricia; and 12 grandchildren.The family would like to thank Edward Gauthier, M.D.; Fadi Mansourati, M.D.; and the staffs of Hallworth House and Hopkins Manor. We are forever grateful to Rebecca Brown, M.D. and the staff of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island.His funeral will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 8:45 am, from the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in Saint Pius V Church, Eaton Street, Providence. Graveside burial, with military honors, in Saint Francis Cemetery, Pawtucket. Visiting hours, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Saint Pius V Church, 55 Elmhurst Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 or Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 in his memory would be appreciated. For directions and online condolences, please visit: www.boyleandsonfuneralhome.com