Terence R. Colman
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Terence R. Colman

  • October 6, 1922 - February 27, 2010
  • Somersworth, New Hampshire
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“Sam and I have so many fond memories of visiting Dad though the years. Amy, Todd and Lily will alway remember the fun afternoons at Martins Pond...Read More » ”
1 of 22 | Posted by: sandra holland - Franktown, VA

“Gladys and Family, I'm sorry to hear your sad news. I so enjoyed the stories Terry told me at the time you were selling your home. He was a very...Read More » ”
2 of 22 | Posted by: Jill Devins - White River Jct, VT

“Aunt Gladys,Pam,Sandy and Molly I was sad to here of Uncle Terry's passing. He was such a wonderful person, always giving a lending hand, which I...Read More » ”
3 of 22 | Posted by: Gabriele Currier - Enfield, NH

“Aunt Gladys, Sandy, Pam and Molly: I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Terry’s passing. I know he lead a very long and exciting life. I know...Read More » ”
4 of 22 | Posted by: David Churchill - Douglasville, GA

“Aunt Gladys, (and Sandy, Pam, Molly): I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Terry. I always looked forward every summer to spending time...Read More » ”
5 of 22 | Posted by: Cindy Churchill - Douglasville, GA

“I can't tell you how sad I am that Terry passed. My family enjoyed living next to yours for over 30 years. He watched our children grow and helped us...Read More » ”
6 of 22 | Posted by: Carol Lane - White River Junction, VT

“Terry,sorry we missed that planned fishing trip in the spring,don't worry,we will make it up on the other side. You know,God loves to talk to (little...Read More » ”
7 of 22 | Posted by: Sam Currie - Franktown, VA

“I never met your dad but, from his obituary, he reminds me very much of mine. A full fledged member of the greatest generation. I know he will be...Read More » ”
8 of 22 | Posted by: Ken Signorello - Essex, VT

“It is with a heavy heart that I send my deepest condolences to Aunt Gladys, Molly, Sandy and Pam (and of course my Dad and Auntie Laurel). The thing...Read More » ”
9 of 22 | Posted by: Carol (Churchill) Cohen - Bow, NH

“Gladys, Pam, Sandy and Molly - We're so sad to hear that Terry had died. I have so many fond memories of staying overnight with Molly and enjoying...Read More » ”
10 of 22 | Posted by: Marge (Dow) & Tom Hudgens - NH

“Gladys, Michael and I wish to send our condolences to you and your family. Michael enjoyed spending time talking with Terry reminiscing about the...Read More » ”
11 of 22 | Posted by: Michael and Phyllis Bettis - VT

“Aunt Gladys,Pam,Sandy & Molly, We were sorry to hear that Terry had passed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Diana & Jim ”
12 of 22 | Posted by: Jim & Diana Cushing - Windsor, VT

“Dear Gladys and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Terry was a fine man who loved to "chat" and reminess. In reading his obiturary we...Read More » ”
13 of 22 | Posted by: Doug and Caroly Boyle - NH

“In any given lifetime, it seems we have those precious individuals who cross our path...a teacher, a parent, a coach perhaps...and leave an indelible...Read More » ”
14 of 22 | Posted by: Gary Hatch - Haverhill, NH

“You will be very much missed! You have given me so many wonderful memories that I will carry with me. ~ Fishing with Grandpa I ran ahead. He...Read More » ”
15 of 22 | Posted by: Lily Holland - Crown Point, IN

“Dear Molly, Sandy, Pam and Gladys, I ran into Terry many times over the last couple decades, mostly in the P&C in WRJ or at the VA where we work. In...Read More » ”
16 of 22 | Posted by: Sheryl (Gaudreau) and Clayton Wood - VT

“Sad news to hear of Terry's passing. The world was a better place with him in it. My condolences to Gladys and family. ”
17 of 22 | Posted by: Rachel Tillotson - West Topsham, VT

“My son Kevin and I were honored to meet Terry a few years ago and remember him as a remarkable man. We really enjoyed hearing him tell us about his...Read More » ”
18 of 22 | Posted by: Scott Coleman - Fairfax, VA

“Because I could not stop for death- He kindly stopped for me The carriage held but Ourselves- And immortality We slowly drove-He knows no haste...Read More » ”
19 of 22 | Posted by: sandy holland - franktown, VA

“I was sad to hear that Mr. Colman passed away. He was a faithful neighbor to my parents for YEARS! He was especially good to my dad after my mom...Read More » ”
20 of 22 | Posted by: Sandra Rhoades - VT

“We are so sorry to hear about Terry. We so very much enjoyed our visit last week with Terry & Gladys, Molly & Don. Marshall Avenue has not been the...Read More » ”
21 of 22 | Posted by: Jeff & Lori & Allie & Dalton Bartlett - VT

“We will miss you and keep you in are hearts forever...... ”
22 of 22 | Posted by: Karri Cuchna - Palm Bay, FL


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Somersworth, NH – Terence "Terry" R. Colman, 87, died Saturday, February 27, 2010, at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH after a period of failing health. He was born in Proctor, Vt. on October 6, 1922, a son of Harold E. and Marietta (Gibson) Churchill, and step-son of Richard W. Churchill. He spent most of his adult life in the Upper Valley, living in West Lebanon and more than thirty years in White River Jct. where he enjoyed being part of the Marshall Avenue neighborhood. Most recently he resided in Somersworth, NH. He graduated from Williamstown High School and from Vermont School of Agriculture (Vermont Technical College) in 1941, where he was active in student government, track, and basketball. . Mr. Colman was proud to have served in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1945. He was a waist gunner on a B-17 bomber in the 324th Squadron of the 91st Bomber Group and completed twenty five missions over Europe. Among his honors were the Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in White River Jct. and a very active member of American Legion Post #26 in White River Jct., where he had a special commitment to Legion baseball. Mr. Colman worked in sales during his career and retired from Blodgett Supply Company in 1989, where he was sales manager. In his spare time he enjoyed building and fixing things, especially for his friends and neighbors. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter who enjoyed outings with his many fishing and hunting buddies and the stories that followed. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Gladys M. Colman; three daughters and their partners: Pam and Jay McClure of Palm Bay, FL, Sandra Holland and Sam Currie of Franktown, VA; and Molly Colman and Don Markley of South Berwick, ME; eight grandchildren: Jason, Franklyn, Karri, Adam, Scott Amy, Todd, and Lily, and five great grandchildren. He also leaves a sister, Laurel C. Cadmus of Montclair, NJ and a brother, Leland D. Churchill of Merrimack, NH. He was predeceased by brothers, John F. Colman and William Colman, and a sister, M. Jane Palmer. According to his wishes no funeral service will be held. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Enfield, NH at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Terry's name to Legion Baseball, American Legion Post 26, 129 S. Main St, White River Jct., VT 05001.