Michael Edward Colman, 65, died Monday, September 28, 2009 from injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident on Sept. 10, 2009. He was the loving husband of Jane (Toohey) Colman, with whom he shared 36 years of marriage.
Born in Shenandoah, PA on Sept. 28, 1944, he was the son of the late Arthur and Florence (Shinsky) Colman. He was raised and educated mostly in western Massachusetts and earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Mr. Colman had recently retired as engineering manager and senior engineer at GE Aircraft Engines in Lynn. During his 36 year career at GE, he was responsible for many innovative designs and the development of fuel systems for the many US military aircrafts. His technical excellence in control and fuel system design as well as his leadership and mentoring skills are his enduring legacy to all at GE.
Mr. Coleman was also and avid outdoorsman who loved fly fishing in Alaska and skiing. He was a devoted dog owner to his beloved Harvey who passed away in January, and was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Michael E. Colman Jr. and his wife Kara of Enfield, CT and Sean P. Colman of Dallas, TX, two grandchildren, Zachery and Cameron Colman, a brother, Christopher Colman and his wife Diane of Colorado, his mother-in-law, Jane Toohey of Broad Brook, CT, a sister-in-law, Judy Botelho, 5 brothers-in-law, James, Jeff, John, Joel, and Jay Toohey, and many nieces and nephews.
His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 2, 2009 at 9AM in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, 24 Conant St., Danvers. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Brain Trauma Foundation, 415 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10017.