In Memory of

Joseph

Edward

Coleman

Obituary for Joseph Edward Coleman

Joseph Edward Coleman, 93, of Canton, went home to be with his Lord on May, 28, 2022. Before moving to Canton, he lived in Sunapee, NH for 16 years and prior to that Simsbury, CT, Union, NJ, and Selma, AL.

Joe was born July 4, 1928 in Franklin, NJ. Upon graduating high school, he enlisted, first in the Army for a few months and then the Air Force where he served for 9 years as a firefighter and clerk, achieving the rank of Tech Sergeant. While living in Simsbury, Joe served in the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Department for many years, and was also very active in his church, both in CT and NH. A 32o Freemason, he attended Lodge in both states. Dad always enjoyed eating a home cooked meal and reading military themed novels.

Joe leaves his two daughters, Gail Drake and her husband Dennis of Windsor Locks and Linda Scarchuk and her husband, Michael of Canton. He also leaves four grandchildren, Vicki Barry (Patrick), Heather Dittmar (Michael), Michael Scarchuk and Evan Drake, and three great-grandchildren, Danica, Ashton and Savannah.
Joe is predeceased by his parents William A Coleman and Clara B Walters, his wife of 55 years, Betty Coleman, and his brother, William “Bill" Coleman.

The family will celebrate his life in private. Donations can be made in his name to The Canton Volunteer Fire and EMS, P.O. Box 168, Collinsville, CT 06022.

Thank you to Avon Health Center for the wonderful and compassionate care he received in the short time he was a resident there.

The Vincent Funeral Home of Canton is caring for the arrangements. Please visit Joe’s Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.