William J. Coleman, 85, of Weedsport, passed away Tuesday, April 05, at his home surrounded by his

family. He was born in Skaneateles, son of the late William D. Coleman, and Margaret E. McIntyre. Prior

to retirement he was employed as a Maintenance foreman at Allied Chemical in Solvay. He enjoyed

hunting, fishing, tinkering with motors, square dancing, and music. He could fix anything and did not

know the meaning of the word quit.

He is predeceased by the love of his life, Hazel "Bell" Coleman (2017) to whom he was married to for 61

years, sisters, Ruth, and Beverly, brothers, Robert, and Charles.

Survived by his daughters, Joanne (Lucas) Bigness of Weedsport, and Sandra (Frank) Conover of Kirkville,

sons, William Coleman Jr., of Port Byron, and Alan (Brenda) Coleman of Weedsport, 11 grandchildren, 20

great grandchildren, sister, Mary, brothers, Edward, and Harold, as well as several nieces, nephews, and

friends.

A private family graveside service will take place at the Cato Union Cemetery. Keysor-Dain-Cullinan

Funeral Home, Cato, is in care of the arrangements. www.catoredcreek.com