<p><strong>Coleman</strong></p> <p><strong>Mercedes Kathleen </strong></p> <p><strong>Corner Brook, NL</strong></p> <p><strong>1925 - 2016 </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Kathleen ‎Mercedes Coleman (née St. John) of Corner Brook, NL, passed peacefully away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the age of 90 years.</p> <p> </p> <p>Born in Conception Harbour on Sept 19, 1925 Mercedes graduated from nursing school at St Clare's in St John's and nursed briefly in St. John's district before bravely setting off for Fogo Island, Gander, Stephenville Crossing and Corner Brook where she met and married her devoted husband of 65 years, Gerald Coleman. Her passions in life were her family, friends, baking, playing bridge and "the cabin" at Georges Lake.</p> <p> </p> <p>Predeceased by her parents: Michael and Johanna St John, her daughter, Maureen Coleman Kowalchuk; brother: Edward St. John. Leaving to mourn are her husband: Gerald, her children: Michael (Dorothy), James (Paulette), Joanne (Kelly Hogan), her grandchildren: Amy Sheppard (Jeff), Andrew Coleman (Shelley), Matthew Coleman (Melanie), Patrick Coleman (Elizabeth), Gerald Coleman, Will Kowalchuk, her great-grandchildren: Keagan and Michael Sheppard, Conor Coleman, Sophia Coleman,  Andrew and Ethan Pittman, Jesse Cripps and Makayla Kowalchuk, her kind and devoted care-giver: Sandy Quehe and her many nieces, and nephews in Newfoundland and New York.</p> <p> </p> <p>Resting at Fillatre’s Funeral Home at St Mark's Avenue, with visitation on Monday, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Redeemer, Mount Bernard Avenue, on Tuesday, at 10:30 am with Father Edward Terry officiating. Private Inurnment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Willow House (Transition House) P.O Box 152, Corner Brook, NL A2H 6C7, or to a Children’s Charity of one’s Choice. The family guest book may be signed by visiting our website <a href="http://www.fillatre.ca/">www.fillatre.ca</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>                                              <strong style="font-size: 10pt;">"A life well lived"</strong></p>