Marsha A. Coleman

To view a livestream of the funeral service of Marsha Coleman, please visit https://youtu.be/HxKKA8q4rNs DANVERS- Marsha A. Coleman, 81, passed away in her home after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family, on March 12, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Coleman, Sr. Born in Peabody on July 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Virginia (Allen) Borden. She was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Holten High School in 1957 and the Boston Dispensary in 1959. Marsha had a long career as a laboratory technician, working at Hunt and Beverly Hospitals and Allergy Affiliates. Marsha and Paul, who met while both working at the former Spaulding’s Restaurant in Danvers, decided to share their love of cooking and people and ran “Putters Pantry” at Wenham Country Club. Marsha especially enjoyed attending the many activities of all her grandchildren, cooking for and hosting her family and friends, along with following and discussing politics. She is survived by her children, Beth Miller and her husband, Jack of Ipswich; Maureen Wilkinson of Danvers; and Paul Coleman, Jr. and his wife, Sharon of North Andover. She is also survived by her 8 beloved grandchildren - Amy Narkiewicz (husband Mike), Kristen Miele (husband Tom), John Miller, James, Timothy and Steven Wilkinson and Alison and Catherine Coleman; and 5 great grandchildren, Emma, Jack, Grant, Charlotte, and baby boy Miele expected on April 5th. Marsha was the sister of Joyce Lamarre and Donna Delp both of Danvers and Sandra Green of NY, and Gary Wilt (deceased); her sisters-in-law, Jan and Rita Coleman, both of Danvers; her brothers-in-law Robert Coleman of Maryland, Donald Coleman of Rowley, and David Coleman (deceased); and many nieces and nephews. Her Funeral Service will be held privately in All Saint Episcopal Church, 46 Cherry St.(at Holten St.), Danvers. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery, Danvers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marsha’s name to the Paul Coleman, Sr. Memorial Scholarship c/o Peoples United Bank, 1 Conant St., Danvers, MA, 01923.