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Paul Henry Coleman passed away peacefully at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on February 11, 2026, at the age of 76, following a period of illness.
Paul was predeceased by his parents, John Tamblyn and Bernice Audrey; his brother, David John; and his sister, Mary Louise Ormiston. He is survived by nieces and nephews, as well as many close friends whom he cherished as his extended family.
The family would like to thank the staff at Regency Manor and Northumberland Hills Hospital for the care and support they provided to Paul.
Cremation has taken place, and his remains will be interred at a later date in the family plot in York Cemetery with his beloved parents and brother. In memory of Paul, donations can be directed to Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
My sincere condolences to Paul’s family and friends. Paul was unique, and brilliant. Paul was a writer. He could write anywhere whenever inspiration took hold. And what he wrote was amazing. He had a remarkable gift. He loved his family, everyone in it, and especially his nieces Colleen and Jennifer, and his nephews John, Paul and Michael. He loved his friends. He was forever loyal to them and they to him, especially Bob. Devoutly Christian, he was raised Anglican and became Roman Catholic in his early twenties. He completed the first year of a theology bachelor’s degree after completing a B.A. in English. In no particular order: The Home Insurance Company, Capellini pasta, beer, the Blue Jays, his dogs Toby, Jenna and Madden, genealogy, Florida, The Globe & Mail and other newspapers, shortwave ham radio VE3 VNH, The Canadian Legion. Paul had no handyman skills whatsoever. When told he was like a cross between Mr. Bean and Nyles Frasier of the T.V. show Frasier, he laughed. He could always laugh at himself. If life continues in some form after death, Paul is still puzzled by people, helping them, and writing. It was a privilege to know Paul and to love him. Suzanne, his ex-wife.
Connie Roias Farrell - March 10, 2026 I wish to offer my condolences to Paul Coleman's family. God rest his soul. Paul and I worked together years ago and we enjoyed a wonderful friendship for about five years during the late 1970s. Paul organized some of our work colleagues to play softball in the summer and volleyball in the winter and after the games we would end up at a local pub to socialize. These were wonderful times for us. Paul was a great writer and wrote beautiful poetry. What I would like to ask the family is: Did Paul ever publish any of his poems? Paul was kind, generous, intelligent, witty and an amazing individual. I loved him and will miss him for the rest of my life. Connie Roias Farrell
I wish to offer my condolences to Paul Coleman's family. God rest his soul. Paul and I worked together years ago and we enjoyed a wonderful friendship for about five years during the late 1970s. Paul organized some of our work colleagues to play softball in the summer and volleyball in the winter and after the games we would end up at a local pub to socialize. These were wonderful times for us. Paul was a great writer and wrote beautiful poetry. What I would like to ask the family is: Did Paul ever publish any of his poems? Paul was kind, generous, intelligent, witty and an amazing individual. I loved him and will miss him for the rest of my life. Connie Roias Farrell
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation