Born in Fall River, a son of the late William and Eva (LaBonte) Coleman, he was raised in Fall River and had resided in Dartmouth for most of his life.
Mr. Coleman was a United States Navy Veteran having served during World War II.
He worked as a spreader operator at Goodyear for 34 years.
T.C. enjoyed gardening, visits with his grandchildren and playing golf at the Hawthorn Country Club.
Survivors include two sons, Randy Coleman and his wife Judi of E. Sandwich and Steve Coleman and his wife JoAnn of Acushnet; two granddaughters, Krista and Kayla Coleman; and his companion of 16 years, Jayne Brisson of Dartmouth. He was the brother of the late William Coleman.
His Funeral will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 9am from the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME OF MEMORIAL TRIBUTE AT DARTMOUTH, 230 Russells Mills Rd., Dartmouth followed by a Funeral Mass at 10am in St. Julie Billiart Church, 494 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth. Visiting hours on Thursday 5-8pm. Burial in St. John’s Cemetery, New Bedford. For online tributes and directions: www.waring-sullivan.com
