Born on July 27, 1917 in Winnipeg Manitoba and passed away peacefully after a long and full life in Victoria, BC on April 26, 2016 with daughters, Suzanne and Louise, by her side. Predeceased by her parents, Dr. J. Phoenix and Blanche Decosse; brother, Bernard and sister, Lorraine Dupuis. She will be greatly missed by her family, Mark (Jillian) in Australia, Suzanne (Pat), Louise (Ian), Bill (Isabel, deceased), John (Sue) and Robert (Judi); 14 grandchildren, Aleisha, Trevor, Sarah, Courtenay, Eric, Hanna, Gemma, Mitchell, Bill Jr., Michael, David, Joanne, Timothy, Nadine and 14 great grandchildren, Angus, Maeve, Lennon, Torben, Indiana, Ryder, Sierra, Holland, Stephen, Nicholas, Jessica, Selene, Samantha and Spencer. She also leaves to mourn her beloved brother, Dr. Roland Decosse and many nieces, nephews and cousins whom she adored.
Mom grew up in St. Paul, Alberta, graduated as an R.N. from Edmonton General in 1941 and also proudly served in The Royal Canadian Medical Corps (Lt.NS) from 1944-45. In 1953, she met and married our dad, Roy Coleman, while serving as head nurse at Lady Minto Hospital on Salt Spring Island. Together, they had many adventures, were active members of the Capital City Yacht Club and travelled the world. Mom enjoyed writing, painting and playing the piano but most of all, was happiest when with her cherished family.
Rest in peace sweet mom.
A Private Memorial Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Parish. Private interment at Royal Oak Burial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall’s Funeral Home
www.mccallbros.com
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Teri Picard
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Linda Coates Our deepest sympathies to the Coleman family. Please check our message on the T-C Legacy guest book.
Thinking of you at this sad time; Linda and Bob Coates, ‘old’ Oliver street neighbours.
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Kathy Lawson Such a beautiful smile and such a dear, sweet, gentle woman. And so strong! The epitome of grace through adversity.
Condoléances et bises du Québec.
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Chris Jacobs A lovely lady. God bless you and all your family.
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Mike&Marg Metcalfe Dear Louise & Suzanne, what a wonderful story of your mom’s life and a very nice picture in today’s T/C. We are thinking of you both at this time…your mom’s life will live on thru all her wonderful family…keep smiling, best regards, Mike & Margaret Metcalfe & family
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Liz McAllister To wonderful mother, grandmother and an aunt that I adored, may you rest in peace. The last words I heard her say was “I’m so lucky which is a testament to how she lived her life. To your family, thank you for caring for her so diligently with loving care.
To all Yolande’s family we extend our deepest sympathy at her passing. She was an wonderful presence at St. Claire Villa. Always a smile on her face and a warm welcome to everyone.
Teri and Guy Picard