COLEMAN, Paul Howard, 84, of Duxbury passed away on Wednesday, Julu 9, 2014. He was born May 11, 1930 in Providence, RI. Paul Graduated from Coyle High School in 1948. He went on to work at Filenes Basement, Raymond’s, Fischer Counter Company and eventually, his pride and joy, Bargaineer of Weymouth. He married his beloved wife Mary on October 18, 1952, and found love and companionship with her for the past 62 years. They lived together in Braintree, MA, raising eight children together, before moving to Duxbury and retiring in Naples FL.
Paul had the entrepreneurial spirit from an early age and a passion for retailing. He was actively involved with St. Thomas More Church; the St. Vincent and Holy Name societies. He was involved with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and a huge benefit to the Habitat for Humanity effort.
He loved golfing, especially with his children and grandchildren. He was also an avid water colorist, with many works of art donated to Habitat for Humanity where his work instantly made a house a home for hundreds of families.
What he most loved was his family, and time spent with them.
Paul was a hardworking, quiet man; unpretentious, intelligent and caring. He touched so many people’s lives; he will be sorely missed.
Paul is survived by his beloved wife Mary of Duxbury, and his children: Paul Coleman Jr. of Poway, CA; Richard and Roberta Coleman of Scituate; John and Rosemary Coleman of Hanover; Christopher and Maria Coleman of Palo Alto, CA; Kee and Jack O’Brien of East Haven Ct; Debra Coleman of Marshfield; and Maryann Villa-Coleman of Braintree; in addition to thirteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Paul died peacefully of a sudden illness. The time had come to visit him to see his other children: Mark, Mary and Brian.
Paul will be waked Friday, July 18 from 4:00-7:00PM in the Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main St., KINGSTON. The Funeral Mass will be at St Ann’s by the Sea, 591 Ocean St, Marshfield on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Paul’s name to Super Saturdays c/o Mary Ford Clark Braintree High School, 128 Town St, Braintree, MA 02184 or Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02118.