Jean passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Friday, May 9, 2025 in her 72nd year. Cherished wife of Gerald Coleman for 50 years. Loving mom of Steve and Melissa Coleman, Julie Coleman, and Laura and James Anderson. Proud Nana of Eli; Adrianna, Olivia, and Zachary. Dear sister of Mark and Marie Brenner, Irene Brenner and Jeffrey Honey, Gerald and Paula Brenner, and Marlene and John Cybulsky and sister-in-law of Barbara and the late Lorne Gackstetter, James and Shirley Coleman, and Sandra and Murray Pepper. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leonard and Irma (McDermott) Brenner, and parents-in-law Francis and Edythe (McMillan) Coleman.
Jean was proud of her career as a Nurses Aide and PSW at the Exeter Villa, Blue Water Rest Home, and Saint Elizabeth Health Care. She enjoyed tending to her beautiful gardens and if inside, was baking a sweet treat to share with family and friends. Jean had a natural talent of making people laugh and always had a warm smile on her face. Above all, she cherished her family with all her heart; she gave good advice and always told them they could do anything they put their minds to.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Monday evening from 5 – 8 PM.
Jean’s Funeral Mass will be held at Precious Blood Church, 200 Sanders Street West, EXETER on Tuesday, May 13th at 11 AM. Interment St. Boniface Cemetery on the Bronson Line, Zurich.
Donations to Breast Cancer Canada or a Perpetual Mass at Precious Blood Church or St. Boniface Church in Jean’s memory would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Mia Creces
My deepest condolences to the family of Jean Coleman! I worked many years alongside Jean at BWRH She was a lovely lady nice to work with❤️
Dawne Erb
Julie, Laura and the Coleman Family
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I know you will miss her presence in your lives. I would catch up with your lives when she & I would meet and have a chat. She was a great assest as a PSW at BWRH. All the best as you treasure your memories Dawne Erb
Jane Westerveld
Gerald and family, I want to offer you my deepest condolences on the passing of Jean. I worked with Jean at BWRH. Jean was a very caring PSW and I look forward to working with her. 🙏
David, Paul,Pat,Carmine and Peter
Julie, Adrianna, Olivia and Zach
“We are deeply sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your children.”
“Please accept our heartfelt condolences of her passing. May her bright light continue to shine in your lives”.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Guys
Paul Chislett
Sincere condolences Julie to you and your family.
Heidi Klopp
Laura and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Heidi Klopp
Diana matheson
Gerald and family so sorry for your loss Jean was a wonderful friend we had a lot of good times together I will miss her she was so caring and laughed and smiled a lot a really great friend I will miss her a lot
Patti Geoffrey
Gerald and family
We extend our deepest sympathies. It was a great honour to work with Jean for many years at BWRH. Thinking of you as you celebrate her beautiful, caring and gentle spirit. May you find strength in her memory.
Patti and Steve
Doris Chesterfield
So sorry for your loss. Jean was a wonderful long term friend! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God gained another Angel when he took this beautiful soul under his wings. Gone but never forgotten. So glad I got to share so many memories with her!❤️🩹
Marcel Kauffman
Dear Gerry, Steve, Julie, Laura, and families.
Sending our deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Aunt Jean will be fondly remembered and never forgotten.
Marcel, Jess, Celia, and Finn
Dorothy Dietrich
With my deepest sympathy to all Jean’s family. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I enjoyed many years of working with Jean at Bluewater Rest Home and remember well how she caringly looked after the residents, always with that beautiful smile. May God comfort you in this sad time and in the days ahead.
Dorothy Dietrich
Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Gerald &Family
So very sorry to hear of Jean passing. Enjoyed working with her a BWRH. Such a kind gentle person and for sure loved all residents she was in touch with. Another angel to watch over you. Hugs
Wayne & Bonnie Keller
Paul and Barb Storey
Gerald and family,
Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this very sad and difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Jean at the Exeter Villa. We will be keeping you in our thoughts in the days ahead.
RIP Jean
Paul and Barb Storey
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Dear Gerald, Steve, Julie, Laura & families,
Sending sympathies on the loss of Jean.
Had the pleasure of working with Jean for many years at Bluewater Rest Home.
Jean was a caring, gentle & positive caregiver.
Wishing you peace .
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Joe and Marilyn Kenda
Gerald and Family
I was saddened to see that your dear wife and mother Jean had passed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. 🙏❤️
Cathy McClure
Deepest condolences to Gerald and all the Coleman and Brenner families at this difficult time
She will be missed by many. Cherish all the great memories and hold them close. RIP Jean.
George and Cathy
Julie and Marty Becker
Gerald, Steve, Julie,Laura and family,
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Jean’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May your cherished memories bring you comfort.
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Marlene Harburn
Gerald and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Jean was such a wonderful lady,
Lots of fun, she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her
Ann Maxwell
Barb, the Brenner and Coleman families
Sending my sincere condolences on your loss. Spent an enjoyable afternoon with Gerry and Jean at the church a few months ago. Hold your memories close to your heart.
Dave & Deb Chappel
Thinking of all Jean’s family and friends at this sad time and sending our sympathies to each of you. Each of you will have special memories to help you in the coming days. As Julie mentioned each of you have a special angel right beside you. One day at a time. Hugs Julie.
Valerie & Dennis Hahn
Dennis & Valerie Hahn
Sorry to hear about Jean
She was our cousin
Yes U do renenber her smiles
RIP Beautiful Jean
Deb Regier
Sending heartfelt sympathy to Jean’s family and friends. I too have fond memories working with Jean at BWRH . RIP Jean
Marlene Steinbach
Sorry to here about your loss of a loved wife and Mother of your children
Bryan and Dorothy
We are thinking of you at this time time. Our condolences and love to you and the family.
Darlene leybourne
Steve and Melissa
My sincere condolences
Dennis & Lorraine Regier
Gerald and Family
Sincere condolences on your loss.💔
Dennis and Lorraine
Cheryl Durand
Sending my Condolences to Jean’s family. The Colemans and Brenners . It is a small world and Jean was a lady with a great smile and kind soul. The perfect person to care for people. May you rest in Peace Jean.
Sending hugs.
Brenda & Bill DeGroot
Gerald, Steve,Julie,Laura & Families
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jean She was a beautiful woman & I enjoyed years of working with her at BWRH.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Norah Purser
I did not know you or Jean but you moved into a the home that Larry and I shared for some time. The gardens, like Jean, brought us much joy. My hope is that Jean is at peace enjoying her gardens, that peace will comfort her family. Our sympathies to her family and friends.
Emily & Jacob Dalton
Aunt Jean will be missed, we’re sorry for your loss❤️❤️❤️
Marg Gingerich
My sincere condolences to all of Jean’s family. I had the pleasure of working with her at the BlueWater Rest Home. She was so kind and caring towards the residents. She always gave each of them the care and respect they deserved.
RIP Jean
Pamela Munn
Coleman family:
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember looking forward to Julie’s birthday parties as far back as before the move to town. I knew the cake would be exceptional.
Sending my love and condolences
Mary Keenan
Steve and family
I was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom❤️
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Cherish the memories ✨️ 💖 ♥️
Julie Coleman
Mom you were the light and love of our family. Thank you for being the kind of mom that teaches kindness to others, generosity and love. You taught us to have passions in life and to follow our hearts, no matter where that path led us. If we stumbled along the way you always remained on our side with loving arms, a helpful hand and loads of advice.
Above all you always taught us to say our prayers and to believe in the power of God. We will continue to say our prayers as we saw the peace he brought to you in your final days with us and we are so happy you are able to rest now Momma. No more struggles. We know you are now watching over us all and we couldn’t have asked for a more precious angel on our side.
We love you to the moon and back.
Julie, Adrianna, Olivia and Zach
Rob and Michelle Reid
Steve, Melissa and family, Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies. 🙏
Rob and Michelle Reid
Julie Gelinas
Gerald and family. We are so very sorry to hear of this great loss. She was such a warm person and had a smile for everyone she encountered. May your memories of her bless you with peace at this time. RIP Jean. Mozart and Julie