Mike Coleman Obituary – Death, Cause Of Death, Funeral: “@VaughnPalmer A giant has fallen. Mike Coleman, former Duncan mayor and FCM President/UBCM Board member has gone to that Chamber in heaven. RI”
Friends and other affected persons mourn the death of Duncan’s Mayor Mike Coleman, 78, who died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Mike was born in Vancouver on March 23, 1943 to parents, the Reverend Michael and Mrs. Mary (King) Coleman.
He attended Strathcona School, then was a boarder at Upper Canada College in Toronto for four years, where he met Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker and Lester Pearson.
Coleman attended the University of British Columbia, where he obtained his law degree. During his time at UBC he served as President of AMS for Students and was active in the Young Liberals (an affiliation he would wear proudly throughout his life), but most importantly, this is where Coleman is met his wife Barbara.
He was first elected to Duncan’s city council as alderman in 1973, then mayor in 1979.
Mike Coleman‘s cause of death has not yet been revealed. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we have anything on the death.
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Coleman so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Mike Coleman
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Coleman.
Longtime Duncan mayor Mike Coleman has died
— Parksville-Qualicum Beach News (@ParksvilleNews) June 29, 2021
@VaughnPalmer A giant has fallen. Mike Coleman, former Duncan mayor and FCM President/UBCM Board member has gone to that Chamber in heaven. RIP
— Steve Thorlakson (@goolie47) June 29, 2021
Saddened to hear of the passing of former @FCM_online President and Mayor of Duncan BC Mike Coleman. A good guy who was dedicated to his family, community, province and all of Canada. Rest In Peace Mr. President
— Clark Somerville (@clarksomerville) June 29, 2021
Very sad to hear this. Mike Coleman was mayor of Duncan when I was first starting out as a reporter.
He was a caring and thoughtful person – and a true leader. My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed.— Scott Brown (@BrownieScott) June 30, 2021
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Family privacy should be respected at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the passing of Coleman.